Victor Bustos

Bustos is an aeronautical technical engineer, with a master's in air transport systems from the Polytechnic University of Madrid and PDD from IESE. He joined Ineco in 1995, becoming part of the air navigation unit. Bustos served as head of department and later as head of division, taking over the management of the unit that accumulates Ineco's experience in the field of air traffic control operations support.

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Is urban air transportation inclusive or exclusive?

In recent years, the aviation focus has expanded from airports to urban air mobility (UAM), introducing challenges as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and new aircraft models demand distinct infrastructural and operational needs. With urban congestion rising and e-commerce logistics booming, the industry faces a dual challenge: integrating airports with UAM systems and embedding them into city infrastructure. Current UAV tests in controlled environments must evolve into accessible, inclusive public transit solutions. If UAM remains exclusive to the wealthy, it will limit integration with existing infrastructure, preventing airports and vertiports from merging into a cohesive, comprehensive urban transportation network.

The audience will learn:

• For decades, masterplans have followed a rigid structure, but the rise of urban air mobility demands flexibility and innovation
• Regulations must evolve to help develop the infrastructure that integrates airport operations with other urban transportation systems
• Analyzing local conditions where UAV facilities are integrated with regional airports to form a network, providing faster, more efficient services
• One of the greatest challenges is finding a balance between investment in future UAM infrastructure and current needs