Mesa Gateway Airport

Aviation

Junho Yeon, Maka Maunakea, Wade Cline, Muhammad Nadeem, Zoe Hugos, Alex Ottem

Summary

Integrating electric air taxi operations into existing airport systems presents challenges related to infrastructure, regulation and coordination with current traffic. This project addresses that challenge by developing a phased, scalable plan for implementing Advanced Air Mobility at Mesa Gateway Airport. The plan outlines vertiport development, Federal Aviation Administration coordination, energy needs and potential partnerships. The goal is to support safe and efficient air taxi operations while maintaining existing services and improving regional connectivity.

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