New and Emerging Entrants On Airports
The Office of Airports Emerging Entrants Division is responsible for advancing the needs of the nation’s aviation system through the evaluation and development of policy for new technologies, infrastructure, and aircraft positioned to operate in the national airspace system (NAS). Policy and guidance, in coordination with targeted research efforts, support FAA goals to provide safe and efficient access to aviation facilities and accommodate various new and emerging entrants including unmanned aircraft, advanced air mobility (AAM), and commercial space.
- Advanced Air Mobility Infrastructure
- On Airport Unmanned Aircraft System Operations
- UAS Detection, Mitigation, and Response on Airports
- Commercial Space Transportation on Airports
- Autonomous Ground Vehicle Systems on Airports
Engineering Brief 105A, Vertiport Design, Supplemental Guidance to Advisory Circular 150/5390-2D, Heliport Design
- Engineering Brief 105A (Dec. 27, 2024)
EB 105A, Vertiports Industry Day, January 14, 2025
The FAA provided an overview of the final EB update, discussed some critical changes made to the document, and answered audience questions. Recording coming soon!
Last updated: Wednesday, January 15, 2025