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AIM ¶ 11-6-1 — Advanced Air Mobility

AIM 11-6-1 explains Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) — emerging aircraft tech integrating automated aircraft into the NAS, including UAM and RAM use-cases.

In Plain English

Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) is a fast-growing sector of aviation focused on safely integrating highly automated aircraft into the National Airspace System (NAS). It's important to understand that AAM is not a single technology — it's a broad collection of emerging technologies applied to new aircraft types and operations.

AAM covers several notional use-cases, including:

  • Urban Air Mobility (UAM) — operations within urban environments
  • Regional Air Mobility (RAM) — operations between regional locations
  • Public services (e.g., emergency response support)
  • Large cargo delivery
  • Private or recreational vehicles

Both UAM and RAM are subsets of AAM activity. For student pilots, understanding AAM matters because these aircraft will increasingly share the NAS with traditional GA and commercial traffic. Familiarity with AAM terminology helps you recognize new traffic types in briefings, NOTAMs, and ATC communications as the system evolves. The AIM section is informational, providing a framework rather than regulatory requirements.

AIM Source Text
FAA AIM ¶ 11-6-1
11-6-1. 11-6-1. General Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) is a rapidly-emerging, new sector of the aerospace industry which aims to safely and efficiently integrate highly automated aircraft into the NAS. AAM is not a single technology, but rather a collection of new and emerging technologies being applied to the aviation transportation system, particularly in new aircraft types. Notional AAM use-cases include Urban Air Mobility (UAM), Regional Air Mobility (RAM), public services, large cargo delivery, and private or recreational vehicles. UAM and RAM are subsets of AAM activities occurring in urban environments. Previous | Top | Next AIM | ATPUBS | FAA | Send your comments regarding this website.
Oral Exam Questions a DPE Might Ask
Q1What is Advanced Air Mobility (AAM)?
Per AIM 11-6-1, AAM is a rapidly-emerging sector of the aerospace industry that aims to safely and efficiently integrate highly automated aircraft into the NAS. It is not a single technology, but a collection of new and emerging technologies applied to the aviation transportation system, particularly to new aircraft types.
Q2What are some notional use-cases of AAM?
Per AIM 11-6-1, notional AAM use-cases include Urban Air Mobility (UAM), Regional Air Mobility (RAM), public services, large cargo delivery, and private or recreational vehicles.
Q3How do UAM and RAM relate to AAM?
Per AIM 11-6-1, UAM (Urban Air Mobility) and RAM (Regional Air Mobility) are subsets of AAM activities, with UAM and RAM specifically occurring in urban environments.
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AIM 11-6-1 — Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Overview