The purpose of the project, from FY2022 to FY2024, is to explore a variety of business models based on Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) in the metropolitan area, including transportation services connecting central
AAM is expected to help solve a range of social issues by eliminating urban congestion, providing means of transport in regions with underdeveloped transportation infrastructure, using in times of disaster, and also creating new value through reducing travel time and providing private, luxurious mobility experiences.
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3 parties will study the implementation of AAM in
Note 1: Project for the Social Implementation of Advanced Air Mobility-based Services in
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1. Project Overview
FY2022: Identify issues and solutions associated with the implementation of AAM. Conduct surveys and examine business models, etc.
Identify issues associated with construction, necessary conditions, and operation of vertiports that enable high-density, high-frequency AAM services in
Estimate sales and operational costs of expected routes, potential route for future expansion, and other matters. Review aspects such as market size and business durability in
FY2023: Launch demonstration operation of intracity access and scenic flights with a helicopter
Study and build two heliports in facilities owned or managed by
Conduct feasibility study of business case of futuristic transportation service with eVTOL.
FY2024: Launch demonstration operation of eVTOL
Expand the heliports operated in FY2023, consider construction of vertiports with the cooperation of Skyports, a
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