The North Carolina Department of Transportation’s Division of Aviation and Georgia Department of Transportation are joining forces to study the creation of the nation’s first interstate advanced air mobility (AAM) corridor to improve air mobility.
This initiative will aim to connect Charlotte and Atlanta via a dedicated air route for electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft and uncrewed aerial systems. The corridor will serve as a real-world testbed for next-generation air mobility, demonstrating its potential to reduce congestion, improve travel times and support regional economic growth.
“By establishing coordinated flight paths and leveraging advanced navigation systems, the Charlotte–Atlanta corridor will enhance safety for both traditional and next-generation aircraft,” a joint statement from the transportation departments read.
The project team is also coordinating with South Carolina to ensure regional airspace integration and identify opportunities for future connectivity, particularly around general aviation airports and key urban centres such as Greenville.
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