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FAA Forecasts 24,600 AAM Departures in First Year

August 10, 2026

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Key Takeaways

FAA forecasts 24,600 AAM departures in the first year.
Each AAM aircraft expected to conduct 28 trips per day.
Up to 80 eVTOLs could be in service by 2028.
Airport Shuttle projections constitute the largest portion of AAM forecasts.

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Strategic Implications

The FAA's forecast may indicate a rapid expansion of AAM services in the US, which could signal significant investment opportunities for eVTOL manufacturers and operators. The aggressive assumption of 28 trips per day per aircraft suggests a high level of demand for AAM services, which could drive growth in the industry.

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What Happened

Advanced Air Mobility Growth Expected in US Airspace

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has released a new forecast for advanced air mobility (AAM) services, predicting 24,600 departures in the first year and 28 trips per day for each AAM aircraft. The forecast also suggests that up to 80 eVTOLs could be in service by 2028, operating 334,800 services in the National Airspace System. According to the FAA, airport shuttle services are expected to be the initial AAM use case, with demand increasing annually. This forecast was reported by Unknown Source.

Source | Originally Published: August 9, 2026

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