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    Aviation

    Advanced Air Mobility

    Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) represents a transformative approach to aviation, focusing on developing and integrating new air transportation systems, such as autonomous and semi-autonomous drones, air taxis, and other electric vertical and short takeoff and landing vehicles. AAM has the potential to achieve the vision of transportation that is more efficient, more sustainable, and more equitable, while creating thousands of technical jobs. AAM aircrafts will operate and transport passengers and cargo at lower altitudes within urban, suburban, and rural areas.

    PennDOT conducted an AAM and Airport Electrification Feasibility Study in 2025. The report evaluates opportunities, readiness, and strategies for integrating AAM into Pennsylvania’s multimodal transportation network. PennDOT assessed three airports – Philadelphia International (PHL), Johnstown-Cambria County (JST), and Harrisburg International (MDT) – to evaluate their readiness for AAM deployment.

    A GIS AAM Story Map was developed as part of the study to highlight seven business cases in the state. Several potential AAM projects within the business cases are shown on different story maps in an interactive format.