According to WEF & MoCA Report, Advanced Air Mobility Can Drive Growth and Connectivity in India.
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The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA), Government of India (GoI), in collaboration with the World Economic Forum (WEF), has prepared the report titled 'Skyways to the Future: Operational Concepts for Advanced Air Mobility in India'. As per the report, Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) represents a transformative approach to transportation, particularly in densely populated regions like India.
- The sector shows strong growth, with 1,000+ aircraft and 100,000+ daily flights projected in 15 years.
- The WEF report presents a 3-stage plan for the growth of Urban Air Mobility (UAM) in India over the next 15 years.
Main Points:- (i) According to the report, the sector shows strong growth, with 1,000+ aircraft and 100,000+ daily flights projected in 15 years.
(ii) AAM technologies like air taxis or Electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) and Short Take-Off and Landing (STOL) are designed to provide on-demand transport services.
(iii) The report highlights that integrating AAM into India's transport infrastructure could drive significant economic benefits, including job creation and improved access to services like healthcare.
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Founder and Executive Chairman : Prof. Klaus Schwab
Headquarters : Cologny, Switzerland
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