NASA Report on Regional Air Mobility
Regional Air Mobility (RAM) is an alternative mode of transportation for trips between 50-700 miles. It involves small- to mid-sized aircraft, and is a safe, efficient, and timely way of moving both people and goods. NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) believes that this distance marks a critical gap in our transportation options that is not effectively filled by the current instantiation of planes, trains, and automobiles. They propose that widespread availability of community-friendly aircraft, that can take advantage of nearby airports and runways, will enable access to rapid transportation, on demand. This report reexamines the current state of our RAM options and what the future may hold as the air mobility landscape evolves with the introduction of all-electric planes and autonomous aircraft technology. The overall design aesthetic was inspired by the original red and blue NASA logo. Affectionately referred to as the “meatball,” it was first introduced to the public in the 1950s, and brought back as one of the agency’s main logos in 1992. Large pull quotes, together with relevant imagery, are positioned throughout, adding another layer to the reader’s experience.
