Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago

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Special Session 6: AAM/ eVTOL Piloting Collaboration
Moderated by Mike Hirschberg, Principal, H2 Advisors, LLC
FAA & EASA programs with updates from Leonardo and other industry, Part 108, and OEM
operational feedback on scaling advanced air mobility.

• Matteo Ragazzi, Leonardo Helicopters
• David Oord, Wisk Aero
•Ryan Naru, Joby Aviation
•Charles “Cliff” Johnson, FAA Senior Research and Development Engineer


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