The SAMVA project, coordinated by PildoLabs, participated in the International Civil Aviation
Organization’s (ICAO) inaugural Advanced Air Mobility Symposium (AAM 2024), held from 9 to 12 September in Montréal, Canada.
The symposium, themed “Advanced air mobility (AAM) global harmonization and interoperability: Challenges and opportunities,” provided a platform for experts to explore the future of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, autonomous vehicles, and
the systems required for their integration into global airspace.
SAMVA’s mission is to accelerate the adoption of EGNOS technology within rotorcraft services, setting the stage for the seamless integration of vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) autonomous aircraft into existing aviation systems. The project aims to enhance navigation and all-weather operations by leveraging the precision offered by EGNOS/SBAS systems, ultimately contributing to safer and more reliable unmanned and eVTOL operations in both
traditional and urban environments.
Represented by its coordinator, PildoLabs, SAMVA participated in the symposium’s key discussions on global harmonization efforts. On 12 September, Santiago Soley, from Pildo Labs, contributed to the panel titled "It's 11:00 O'clock, Do You Know Where Your Aircraft Are?". This panel delved into the future introduction of advanced air mobility operations, focusing on the necessary navigation systems and requirements. The SAMVA project shared its objectives and results, emphasizing the potential of Performance-Based Navigation (PBN) operations for unmanned aircraft and eVTOLs, alongside the role of EGNOS/SBAS in improving all-weather precision landings.
AAM 2024 built on the groundwork laid by ICAO’s DRONE ENABLE series, addressing crucial elements such as vertiports, automation, and airspace integration. The symposium brought together a diverse group of stakeholders, including representatives from industry, academia, government, and international organizations.
These stakeholders examined the challenges and opportunities associated with AAM and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), with special attention given to ICAO’s ongoing activities related to their integration into the global aviation system.
As the SAMVA project continues its efforts to bridge the gap between today’s aviation infrastructure and future autonomous aircraft, its participation at AAM 2024 marked a significant step forward in aligning the industry’s technological and regulatory advancements with the evolving demands of the aviation landscape.
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