Austin Futch

Austin is a commercially certificated pilot with 20 years of experience in aviation/airport management spanning from airport operations in Louisiana to the Port Authority of NY and NJ at LaGuardia and JFK airports. Now with the Dallas Airport System, he oversees planning and development at the busiest medium hub airport in the US. Personal fact: Austin is a proud 'GirlDad' who loves spending time with his five-year-old daughter when not playing with airplanes.

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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