Advanced Air Mobility Industry Forum Shifts Focus to Production Challenges
Event summary
- The fifth annual National Advanced Air Mobility Industry Forum (NAAMIF) will be held on October 15, 2026, focusing on transitioning advanced air mobility from flight test to production.
- The U.S. advanced air mobility market is projected to reach $115 billion annually by 2035, supporting over 280,000 jobs.
- NAAMCE offers end-to-end build-test-fly capabilities, including access to the National Airspace System up to 18,000 feet.
- Ohio has become a hub for advanced air mobility manufacturing, with Joby Aviation and Electra planning production facilities in the state.
The big picture
The advanced air mobility industry is at a critical juncture, shifting from demonstration phases to full-scale production. The success of this transition hinges on coordinated efforts in certification, manufacturing capacity, airspace integration, and workforce development. Ohio's emerging role as a manufacturing hub underscores the strategic importance of regional ecosystems in driving industry growth.
What we're watching
- Production Scaling
- The pace at which companies can overcome certification, supply chain, and infrastructure challenges to move from prototypes to production.
- Regulatory Integration
- How the Federal Aviation Administration and other regulators will facilitate the transition to routine operation of advanced air mobility vehicles.
- Workforce Development
- Whether the industry can attract and train the necessary workforce to support the growing advanced air mobility sector.