Meghan Sheehan

Meghan has 15 years of experience in planning, design and construction of runways, taxiways and airport infrastructure, as well as airside operations planning and strategic procurements for airports. She is deputy manager of AtkinsRéalis's US aviation practice and US advanced air mobility lead. Before joining AtkinsRéalis, Meghan was an airside program manager at Newark Liberty and Teterboro Airports. Meghan is an accomplished painter and has displayed her work in New York City.

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Panel discussion: Advanced air mobility: A US planning perspective

This panel discussion includes a diverse group of airports in the United States and will explore planning and preparing for advanced air mobility from a variety of perspectives. Airports and airport systems from three distinct geographies will comment on the specific challenges and opportunities for advanced air mobility in their markets. Panelists will share what steps their airports have taken to prepare for advanced air mobility, including their approach to engaging utility providers and other important stakeholders. They will share lessons learned and how they are dealing with the dynamic regulatory environment in the United States.

The audience will learn:

• Whether and how airports are prioritizing AAM preparedness
• How airports and vertiport operators are facing uncertainty of regulations
• Business case development for different segments of the US market
• How airports and vertiport operators are working with utility providers
• Stakeholder engagement techniques