Flying into the future: Cesar Nava on AAM, vertiports & sustainable skies at Spanish airports
Posted: 25 April 2025 | Gabriel Higgins | No comments yet
At the International Airport Review’s 2024 Summit in Amsterdam, Editorial Assistant, Gabriel Higgins, spoke to Cesar Nava, Head of Advanced Air Mobility Projects at Aena.
Listen to an exciting conversation with Cesar Nava, Head of Advanced Air Mobility Projects at Aena, Spain’s public airport operator, as he dives deep into the future of aviation and how it’s being reshaped by Advanced Air Mobility (AAM). This interview explores Aena’s vision for integrating innovative aerial transport solutions like vertiports and eVTOLs into Spain’s airport infrastructure.
Cesar shares how AAM could transform connectivity between cities and regions, reducing emissions and noise while enhancing accessibility and passenger experience. With sustainability at the core of Aena’s strategy, Cesar explains how new technologies will support their net zero emissions goals, offering greener alternatives to traditional transport links.
Discover insights into major European innovation projects like EUREKA and OPERA, in which Aena is leading the charge on developing flight procedures, airspace integration, emergency protocols, and cross-border demonstration flights. Hear how airports like Palma de Mallorca, Menorca, Granada, and Malaga are set to play key roles in live AAM trials.
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