From Urban Air Mobility to the Low-Altitude Economy

Xiaoqian Sun is a professor at Beihang University. She has a PhD in airspace engineering. Her research interests are mostly in air transportation-related optimization as well as transport policy. Her research has been published in journals such as Transportation Research Part A/B/C/D/E, Journal of Transport Geography, Transport Policy, Journal of Air Transport Management, Networks and Spatial Economics, and Transportmetrica A/B. She is a Theodore von Kármán fellow of RWTH Aachen, a TU Dresden fellow, and a Vice President of the Air Transport Research Society. She is the Co-EIC of the Journal of the Air Transport Research Society, an Associate Editor for the Journal of Air Transport Management as well as for the IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems. She is on the editorial board of various transportation journals, such as Transportation Research Part D as well as Research in Transportation Business & Management.Eike Stumpf is Head of the Institute of Aerospace Systems at RWTH Aachen University. With a robust background in aerospace engineering, Professor Stumpf has made substantial contributions to the field, particularly in the areas of aircraft design, aerodynamics, and propulsion systems. His research focuses on the development of innovative aerospace technologies, including advanced materials and structural optimization for aircraft and spacecraft. His work is marked by a strong integration of theoretical research and practical applications, making him a respected figure in both academic and industrial circles. Additionally, Professor Stumpf collaborates closely with industry partners to drive technological advancements and foster innovation in the aerospace sector.Sebastian Wandelt is a professor at Beihang University. He has a PhD in computer science. His work is broadly on the design and evaluation of algorithms and data management techniques in transportation, with a focus the underlying computational challenges. In addition, he has an interest in the optimization of complex systems. The results of his research are published in leading transportation journals such as Transportation Science, Transportation Research Part A/B/C/D/E, European Journal of Operational Research, Computers & Operations Research, and IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems. He is an associate editor of Transportation Research Part A: Policy and Practice.

• PART 1: Foundations of UAM and LAE1. Review of urban air mobility2. Infrastructure and operationsPART 2: Confluence of UAM and LAE3. Introduction of low-altitude economy4. Integration strategies5. Safety and security6. Emerging technologies and trendsPART 3: Industry experiences and case studies7. Cargo and logistics8. Passenger transportation9. Emergency services10. Environmental surveillance11. Urban Integration12. Military operations13. Multi-modal aspectsPART 4: Challenges in the Transition to LAE14. Technological and operational challenges15. Regulatory and policy challenges16. Economic and market challenges17. Social and environmental challenges

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