Aeronautics
APA-CI Domain Lead for Aeronautics
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Key Topics
Advanced Air Mobility
The advent of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) offers promising solutions for enhancing disaster response capabilities. AAM technologies, including drones and electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, can play a
Air Traffic Management
As Advanced Air Mobility begins to reshape the aviation landscape, the integration of new aerial vehicles into existing air traffic management (ATM) systems presents both challenges and opportunities. A dynamic
Aiming for Zero
The aviation industry faces a substantial challenge as it aims for net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. Achieving this ambitious goal necessitates embracing innovative technologies that reduce the carbon footprint of
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The integration of aerospace innovations into the development of high-speed rail offers a unique opportunity to enhance ground transportation efficiency. By applying engineering principles and technologies from the aerospace sector,
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