Executive summary While drones have already gained traction, especially for societal use cases, to progress other use cases, as well as the broader integration of AAM into transportation networks, requires additional efforts and industry-wide coordination. Successful AAM implementation hinges on mobilizing the full value chain – authorities, infrastructure providers, investors, suppliers, OEMs (original equipment manufacturers) and operators – around clearly defined and aligned priorities, responsibilities and enabling actions. Progress will not come from isolated efforts but from joint, structured action addressing multiple shared interdependencies. The joint priorities are situated at a strategic level and span multiple dimensions, ranging from technological readiness to operational maturity over regulatory evolution and market viability. Priorities include aligning regulatory frameworks with operational needs, deploying infrastructure for both light and heavy AAM vehicles, ensuring airspace integration and building commercially viable models that earn societal trust. Having a clear and shared north star across stakeholders helps ensure alignment in efforts across the value chain. This white paper outlines 11 key principles as a central vehicle to ensure responsible industry growth. These principles serve as a critical foundation, ensuring that AAM is not only technologically and commercially viable but also safe, sustainable and equitable. Their application varies by use case but remains essential for building long-term trust and societal acceptance. These 11 principles are segmented into three responsibility pillars: –Safety and security as a non-negotiable foundation for every deployment –Societal and environmental sustainability as a guiding benchmark for long-term value creation –Resilience and economic growth that balances innovation with public interest In doing this, the suggestions support real-world decision-making and help manage complexity across the industry. The paper illustrates how these principles translate into real-world decisions, reinforcing the need for a values-driven approach to AAM development.The path forward also benefits from a good understanding of the lessons learned from pioneering real-world drone projects. Although less complex than AAM deployments with larger vehicles, drone deployments have faced several hurdles that they have now overcome. The learnings from drone projects offer valuable direction for scaling additional AAM applications. Cross-cutting lessons from drone operations show that success requires three enablers: –Operational feasibility through early stakeholder coordination –Financial viability through scalable and modular deployment models –Social acceptance through visible public benefits and local partnerships Real-world drone use cases – including humanitarian disaster relief, healthcare and environmental monitoring – demonstrate how mission-specific ecosystems can be built using affordable technology, open-source platforms and agile coordination across national and local actors. These insights offer a transferable blueprint for other AAM vehicles. With AAM steadily progressing towards real-world deployment, the aviation industry is poised to change significantly over the coming decades. The industry has made significant strides, but the road to large-scale AAM adoption is still being paved. Major gaps remain. For example, larger AAM aircraft face untested challenges related to high-CAPEX business models, robust maintenance ecosystems and deeper multimodal integration. Future success will require sustained investment, regulatory clarity and continued cross-sector collaboration to achieve responsible AAM implementation. Beyond improving air transport, AAM has the potential to reshape industries, with applications spanning from tourism to emergency response, elevating the aviation experience while delivering tangible societal benefits. Now is the time to act to ensure this transformative period leads to positive outcomes. AAM’s success hinges on global collaboration, industry-wide commitment and a shared dedication to responsible implementation. The next phase will not only define the pace of adoption but also determine the long- term role of aviation in society.Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) is transitioning from concept to reality, with real-world implementation already progressing across selected use cases. Advanced Air Mobility: Paving the Way to Responsible Implementation 4

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