TheNew Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) on August 13 hosted the first Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) demonstration in New Jersey at Atlantic City’s Bader Field. The event showcased how emerging electric and hybrid-electric aircraft can safely integrate into existing transportation systems and strengthen connections between communities and major commercial airports.
The demonstration was part of the Multistate Collaborative eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP) National Integration Complex (MSCE NIC)led by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Bureau of Aviation, and includes 21 partner states, including the NJDOT Bureau of Aeronautics. The demonstration was done in conjunction with Electra, the National Aerospace Research and Technology Park in Atlantic City, and hosted by our site sponsors, Atlantic City and the Atlantic City Economic Alliance.
“New Jersey has always been a leader in innovative transportation technology and now we are getting a glimpse of the future. NJDOT is proud to host the first Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) demonstration in New Jersey at Atlantic City’s Bader Field,” NJDOT Commissioner Priya Jain said. “These new aircraft are creating opportunities to improve the quality of life for those traveling in New Jersey by providing a quiet, environmentally-friendly transportation option that will provide direct access to communities.”
“These demonstration flights mark an important step toward making Direct Aviation a reality,” said Marc Allen, Electra’s CEO. “Together with the MSCE NIC, we will demonstrate how Electra’s Ultra Short aircraft can operate on real-world routes, connect communities directly to major transportation hubs, and expand access to convenient, affordable air service. This is the future of regional travel: simpler, faster, and closer to where people live and work.”