Lufthansa Innovation Hub has produced a report on the potential for Advanced Air Mobility (i.e. flying taxis). It focuses only on the US and Europe, which ignores the markets with greatest early potential. And that's just the beginning of the questionable results shared. #AvGeek
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The methodology covers feasibility and viability. For the former a full 75% of the score is based on airspace and authority. Yet, somehow, Washington DC scores middle of the pack.
There's zero chance we're going to see a bunch more flying vehicles in the DC area. Just not happening.
The report also says it analyzed specific routes in each city. But it does not share what they are. But more traffic is considered a boost for AAM, even if there's no indication that AAM can operate in the area or address the specific travel cases.
Having more helipads is also seen as an indicator the city would support AAM. This is one of the few conclusions in the report I agree with.
Having more airports as a positive indicator, rather than as a complicating factor in the airspace, is a choice.
The "time savings" metric appears based on using public transit, not driving. But there's no indication AAM will operate anywhere close to a public transit model. Also, AAM delivering minimal time saved or even slower than driving. 🤣🤡
Go read the report. Of course, nearly all of the data is redacted as they hope to sell you a report on a specific city rather than publishing the findings in a manner even more susceptible to a reality check.
tnmt.com/reports/top-...
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