The Global Air Mobility Conference

The Global Air Mobility Conference is a conference for fostering collaboration and shaping the future of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and air mobility services worldwide. This conference took place on 16 April 2024 and was organized as part of Amsterdam Drone Week. It brought together key stakeholders from international entities and global aviation organizations to explore the frameworks necessary to implement drone and air mobility services successfully.

Through panel discussions and keynote addresses, we provided profound insights into global operations and the collaborative efforts required to establish regulatory frameworks for digital aviation services.

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Key partners and collaborators

The Global Air Mobility Conference is organized with our partners being the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), and the Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management.

Additionally, the conference receives support from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) of the United States Department of Transportation.

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Keynote speakers

We are honored to have Ms Michele Merkle, Director of the Air Navigation Bureau at ICAO, as a keynote speaker for the Amsterdam Drone Week 2024 opening ceremony. Ms. Merkle led the panel introducing the Global Air Mobility Conference, highlighting its significance in shaping the future of aviation.

Frédéric Malaud, Chief of the Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) Section at ICAO joined her and shared insights on the benefits and challenges of using drones for UN-related missions and discuss international collaboration in establishing regulatory frameworks for digital aviation services.

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