Terms
Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) refers to a new air transportation system that extends Urban Air Mobility (UAM) beyond cities to connect regional and rural areas. It aims to move people and goods safely and efficiently using innovative aircraft and digital infrastructure that support new types of aerial operations.
Advanced Air Mobility (AAM)
Aeronautical Information Management (AIM) refers to the digital management and distribution of accurate, reliable, and up‑to‑date aeronautical data needed for safe and efficient flight operations. It provides pilots, airline operators, and other users with access to essential flight information and services, including electronic flight plan submission.
Aeronautical Information Management (AIM)
Autonomous Aerial Vehicle (AAV) refers to an aircraft that can execute complete flight missions—including navigation and decision-making—entirely on its own, without continuous or real-time control from a human operator on the ground. While most AAVs are technically Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), the key distinction is that AAVs operate autonomously rather than simply being remotely piloted.
Autonomous Aerial Vehicle (AAV)
Beyond visual line of sight operation’ (‘BVLOS’) means a type of UAS operation which is not conducted in VLOS (a type of UAS operation in which, the remote pilot is able to maintain continuous unaided visual contact with the unmanned aircraft, allowing the remote pilot to control the flight path of the unmanned aircraft in relation to other aircraft, people and obstacles for the purpose of avoiding collision)
Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS)
Concept of Operations in Urban Air Mobility (ConOps) is a high-level framework that systematically describes how Urban Air Mobility (UAM) operations will be conducted. This includes defining the operational environments, the necessary procedures, and the governing legislative or regulatory frameworks required to ensure these activities are implemented safely and efficiently.
