Advanced Air Mobility Asia Symposium 2025

AAM Asia 2025 is officially endorsed by:
Aichi Prefecture
Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MLIT)
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI)

Step into the Future of Air Mobility

Get ready for an Asia-focused world event at the Advanced Air Mobility Asia Symposium (AAM Asia), coming 16-18 September 2025 to Aichi Sky Expo in Aichi Prefecture, Japan!

The event will address the evolving landscape of Advanced Air Mobility in Asia, including state of the AAM industry – get an exclusive look at key AAM tests in Korea and Japan. We will delve into the entire AAM ecosystem across use cases, infrastructure, ATM/UTM, MRO, regulators and more. AAM Asia will gather global stakeholders to discuss the unique challenges and opportunities across Asia’s rapidly growing aerospace market.

Contribute to the transformation of the world’s largest aerospace sector.

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Goals and Objectives

Through programming and Exhibits, AAM Asia will focus on finding solutions that:

Maximize safety, as we transition and integrate
Support all airspace users having equitable and productive access to, and support within the airspace
Detail the tools, technologies, human capital, and regulatory needs to transition and advance
Support understanding and collaboration between traditional aviation industry/regulators, military, and new entrants/non-industry sectors
Promote societal benefits, acceptance, and adoption of new services and systems

As we find solutions and solve problems, AAM Asia will highlight:

Successes and advancements being made
Best practices
Listing of priority issues needing to be addressed for future focus
Showcase of products and services supporting airspace integration
Leaders and Influencers in the integration process
Exchange of knowledge and connections

Meet the Speakers

Hear directly from the pioneers who’ve already flown eVTOLs, navigated certification hurdles, and proven that urban air taxis can take off.
Discover practical lessons and real-world strategies you can apply to your own AAM projects today.

The Event App one-to-one meeting scheduler will let you easily connect with speakers, advisory board members, and attendees to continue conversations and grow your network.

Makoto Eguchi Director UAS Division

Tomohiro Fukuzawa CEO

Arnaud Coville CDO

Keisuke Yasukochi Global Intelligence Officer

Furumoto Jun-ichi CEO

Don Berchoff CEO

Carlo Tursi CEO

Ally Ying Liu CEO

Usmaan Javed Technical Officer (RPAS/UAS/AAM)

Sergio Cecutta Founder and Partner at SMG Consulting

David Shilliday Vice President and General Manager (AAM)

Taylor Alberstadt Global Sales & Account Management (AAM)

Martin Ding Founder & CEO

Albatross.Ai

Kohei Nakamura Deputy Manager (AAM)

Kanematsu Corporation

Capitan Mohammed AlYassi Head of the Airspace Safety Section

Frank Erb Director Market Development

Oswaldo Lopez Blas Section Manager eVTOL

Takumi Mori Business Development Director | Northeast Asia

Peter Sharp Board Member & International CEO

Silverius Kevin Phang Director of Program and Operations

Clem Newton-Brown CEO

Jeremy Hasian Saragih Founder & CEO

Lernik Khani Aerospace Program Manager

Mandy Nelson Director AAM

Matthew Land Business Development and Government Operations

Nate Isbell Head of Business Development

Patrick Buckles Commercial Sales Leader

Miyoko Aoyama Director, Aerospace and Next-Generation Industry Division

Yuji Kuroda Next-Generation Technology and Strategy Department Manager

Yusuke Mizuno Next Generation Mobility Industry Division, Aichi Prefecture Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry

Chun Wei Tan Director, Technology, Engineering & Planning, Unmanned Systems Group

Masashi Taruta Country Manager

Noriyuki Hirayama Project Manager

Yukihiro Ota CEO

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Advisory Board

Our expert Advisory Board is made up of leading international, regional, and local key opinion leaders. We are committed to including representatives from diverse sectors and nationalities, ensuring a comprehensive range of perspectives is reflected.

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Billy Thalheimer USA

Co-founder & CEO

REGENT Craft

Carlo Tursi Italy

CEO

UrbanV

Clem Newton-Brown Australia

CEO

Skyportz

Don Berchoff USA

CEO

TruWeather Solutions

Duncan Walker UK

CEO

Skyports

Jacob Rutledge USA

Program Manager

UPS Flight Forward

Mandy Nelson USA

Director, Business Development, AAM

Bristow

Takumi Mori Japan

Business Development Director | Northeast Asia

EVE AIR MOBILITY

Parimal Kopardekar USA

Director of NASA Aeronautics Research Institute (NARI)

NASA

Javier Vicedo Germany

Senior International Cooperation Officer

EASA

Sara Aihara Japan

Aviation Sec., Aviation, Space & Def. Dept

Marubeni

Michael Cervenka UK

Chief Commercial & Technology Officer

Vertical Aerospace

Marc Allen USA

CEO

Electra

Manabu Iwamoto Japan

Vice President

DBJ

Minyoung Ahn South Korea

COO

Airbility

Patrick Buckles USA

Commercial Sales Leader

Beta Technologies

Sergio Cecutta USA

Partner

SMG Consulting

Tomohiro Fukuzawa Japan

CEO

SKYDRIVE

Oliver Reinhardt Germany

Chief Risk & Certification Officer

Volocopter

Patrick Coulter Canada

Director, Business Dev. Commercial Training

FlightSafety International

Yukihiro Ota Japan

CEO

Soracle

Patricia Nagata Hamza Japan

VP Business Intelligence

Advanced Air Mobility Institute

Vishnu Ramakrishnan India

Founders office

The ePlane Company

Program Collaborators

Symposium Agenda

16 September

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12:00 - 12:30	AAM MARKET IN ASIA: an overview Speaker: David Shilladay (Honeywell)
12:30-13:00	Opportunities and Challenges for Low-Altitude Economy Operational Ecosystem Speaker: Martin Ding (Albatross.Ai)
13:00-14:15	REGULATORS AND AAM: a talk with JCAB, KOCA, DGCA, CAAS, EASA, FAA and GCAA exploring certification, operations and harmonization across the region Panelists: Makoto Eguchi (JCAB) Capt. Mohammed Ahmed Alyassi (DCAA) Lernik Khani (FAA) Oswaldo Lopez Blas (EASA) Tan Chun Wei (CAAS) Moderator: Usmaan Javed (ICAO)
14:15-15:00	OSAKA EXPO AAM DEMOS AND AAM IN JAPAN: progress, challenges and lessons learned Panelists: Makoto Eguchi (JCAB) Tomohiro Fukuzawa (SkyDrive) Masashi Taruta (Skyports) Moderator: Keisuke Yasukochi (SkyDrive)
15:00-15:20	Coffee Break (Exhibition Area)
15.20 -15:45	Ceremonial Opening
15:45-16:10	ELANUS Speaker: Tse Lin (Elanus Project)
16:10-16:45	INDONESIA AND AAM: progress, challenges and lessons learned Panelists: Kevin Phang (VELA) Jeremy Hasian (Intercrus Aero) Moderator: Javier Vicedo (EASA)
16:45-17:30	OPERATIONALIZING UTM AND SUCCESSFULLY INTEGRATING AAM INTO THE AIRSPACE: prototyping, rollout, scaling Speaker: Nate Isbell (SkyGrid)
17:30-17:45	Closing Remarks
17:45-18:45	Welcome Reception (Exhibition Area)

17 September

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08:15 - 08:30	Intro Remarks
08:30 - 10:00	OEMs PREPARE FOR THE ASIAN MARKET: OEMs discuss their progress, timelines and challenges towards cert and EIS in the Asian market Panelists: Arnaud Coville (SkyDrive) Takumi Mori (Eve Air Mobility) Patrick Buckles (Beta Technologies) Kevin Phang (VELA) Vishnu Ramakrishnan (ePlane) Derek Cheng (Vertical Aerospace) Moderator: Sergio Cecutta (SMG Consulting)
10:00 - 10:30	HYBRID POWER IN AAM: how hybrid powertrains can expand aircraft capabilities allowing operators and OEMs to better serve the Asian market Speaker: Yuji Kuroda (IHI)
10:30 - 11:00	Coffee Break (Exhibition Area)
11:00 - 12:00	THE IMPORTANCE OF WEATHER FOR AAM OPERATIONS: challenges, deployment and integration with ATM/UTM Panelists: Junichi Furumoto (MetroWeather) Don Berchoff (TruWeather Solutions) Matthew Land (Skygrid) Moderator: Ally Liu (ARCGine Technologies)
12:00 - 13:00	Lunch Break (Exhibition Area)
13:00 - 14:00	JAPANESE GOVERNMENT SUPPORT TO AAM: a roundtable with several Japanese prefectures planning to introduce AAM operations Panelists: Yusuke Mizuno (Aichi Prefecture) Tsuyoshi Sanno (Mie Prefecture) Hirayama Noriyuki (NEDO) Moderator: Miyoko Aoyama(Chubu METI)
14:00 - 15:00	AAM SUPPLY CHAIN IN ASIA: how are the Asian suppliers supporting the AAM industry and what are they investing in Panelists: Taylor Albertson (Honeywell) Martin Ding (Albatross.Ai) Moderator: Clem Newton-Brown (Skyportz)
15:00 - 15:30	Coffee Break (Exhibition Area)
15:30 - 16:30	INDIA AAM INTRODUCTION AND SCALING: progress, challenges and lessons learned Panelists: Vishnu Ramakrishnan (ePlane)
16:30 - 17:30	PROVIDING POWER TO AAM: how are the national grids preparing for the electric aircraft and the role of batteries
17:30 - 17:45	Closing Remarks

18 September

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8:15 - 8:30	Intro Remarks
08:30 - 09:30	ASIA AAM OPERATORS PREPARE FOR EIS: the plans, progress and business cases (i.e. costs, financing) for a successful introduction and scaling of AAM operations Panelists: Amanda Nelson (Bristow Group) Yukihiro Ota (Soracle)
09:30 - 10:30	VERTIPORTS INTEGRATION: the challenges, opportunities and progress of integrating AAM in city centers, airports and other locations Panelists: Kohei Nakamura (Kanematsu Corp.) Clem Newton-Brown (Skyportz) Peter Sharp (Haylion) Moderator: Carlo Tursi (UrbanV)
10:30 - 11:00	Coffee Break (Exhibition Area)
11:00 - 12:00	REQUIRED DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE FOR AAM: from ATM and UTM to spectrum and communications Speakers: Takumi Mori (Eve Air Mobility) Frank Erb (Thales)
12:00-13:00	Closing Remarks & Lunch (Exhibition Area)

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Who Attends?

AAM Asia brings together a diverse range of professionals from across the Advanced Air Mobility ecosystem, including:

Aviation and Aerospace Professionals: Air traffic controllers, airport operators, flight operations managers, and navigation service providers.
Government and Regulatory Authorities: Policymakers, regulators, and government officials involved in airspace management and aviation policy.
Technology Innovators and Engineers: Experts in AI, UTM, cybersecurity, and infrastructure development for AAM and UAM.
Military and Civil Aviation Representatives: Those working on the integration of civil and military airspace.
Business and Strategy Leaders: C-level executives, business developers, planners, and strategists in aviation and aerospace.
Academic and Research Communities: Researchers, educators, and industry consultants focused on advanced air mobility.
Operators and Service Providers: AAM and UAM operators, MRO providers, and those in the broader aviation supply chain.