Autonomy 101: Role of Automation in Advanced Air Mobility
Autonomy in aviation has reached a significant milestone, largely due to advancements in technologies such as precision navigation and flight management systems. These systems allow aircraft to perform many functions autonomously, crucially navigating, communicating, and managing flight paths without constant human intervention. Automation is at the core of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) and is what […]
Autonomy 101: Autonomy Explained
Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) introduces a new sector of aviation: passenger-carrying autonomous aircraft operating in urban and regional environments. Think of the autonomous driving cars that have been developed in the last couple years, but for the sky instead of the roads. In this context, autonomy refers to a system capable of operating independently, utilizing […]
TSP 101: Path to Third-Party Service Provider Approval
Approving third-party services in Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) presents a complex and evolving challenge. Current regulations primarily focus on certifying physical aircraft, leaving significant gaps in the approval process for decentralized ground-based digital services. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has yet to establish a comprehensive framework for approving Third-Party Service Providers (TSPs), highlighting the urgent […]
TSP 101: Supporting Advanced Air Mobility Operations
SkyGrid is a critical player in enabling safe and scalable Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) operations as a Third-Party Service Provider (TSP). Our third-party services will evolve and support AAM in three phases: near-term (2026-2028), mid-term (2028-2032), and long-term (2032+). We are working towards supporting the integration of AAM operations under existing regulation in the near- […]
Addressing Cybersecurity Challenges to Build Trust in Advanced Air Mobility
Cybersecurity is the backbone of safe and efficient Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) operations. SkyGrid’s latest white paper, Closing the Gap: Addressing the Need for Comprehensive Cybersecurity in Advanced Air Mobility and Autonomous Aviation, calls on stakeholders to adopt the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework to ensure secure operations and build trust […]
SkyGrid Encourages Use of NIST Cybersecurity Framework in New White Paper
White paper calls on stakeholders to use alternative cybersecurity frameworks for safe integration of Advanced Air Mobility AUSTIN, Texas, January 28, 2025 – SkyGrid, an Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Third-Party Service Provider (TSP), released its latest white paper, Closing the Gap: Addressing the Need for Comprehensive Cybersecurity in Advanced Air Mobility and Autonomous Aviation. The […]
