Andrew Bennett

Andrew currently serves as the deputy director of the Sebring Regional Airport and multimodal logistics center. Prior to his current role, he served as the executive airports manager for the Collier County Airport Authority, responsible for administering fixed-base operation services, airport operations, security, maintenance, capital improvement planning, project management and economic development at three publicly owned general aviation airports: Marco Island Executive Airport, Immokalee Regional Airport and Everglades Airpark.

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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