In Print: ‘Advanced Air Mobility: Human Factors, Ecosystem Readiness, and the Integration of eVTOLs’

Publication title

Advanced Air Mobility: Human Factors, Ecosystem Readiness, and the Integration of eVTOLs

Purdue author

Debra Henneberry

Additional authors

Dimitrios Ziakkas
Amin Vafadar

Publisher

CRC Press

Publication date

April 5, 2026

About the book (from the publisher)

Electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicles represent a major advancement in aviation technology, poised to transform urban mobility and global transportation networks. This book looks at how these aircraft are being incorporated into existing and emerging aviation infrastructures worldwide. This title addresses the knowledge gap between traditional aviation practices and the innovative demands posed by eVTOL technologies and offers insights based on research and real-world applications.

This volume offers guidance for anyone involved in the design, implementation, regulation or operation of eVTOL technologies within the evolving global aviation landscape. Exploring the subject through four distinct sections, it covers foundations and theoretical context, operations and training methodologies, economic viability and market trends, and global expansion strategies. Readers will discover specialized training approaches, operational protocols, human-machine interface considerations, regulatory frameworks and stakeholder collaboration strategies essential for successful implementation. Featuring 20 international case studies from organizations including the Federal Aviation Administration, International Air Transport Association, International Civil Aviation Organization, Airbus, The Boeing Co, Volocopter, Archer, Lilium, Joby Aviation Inc.  and the Advanced Air Mobility Institute, this title delivers practical context for theoretical concepts, thus equipping readers with the knowledge to navigate the complexities of this technological advancement through a human-centric approach.

Written for a diverse audience, “Advanced Air Mobility: Human Factors, Ecosystem Readiness, and the Integration of eVTOLs” is for professionals and students in the fields of aviation management, human factors engineering, regulatory affairs, logistics, manufacturing, safety investigation, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and airport operations.

About the Purdue author

Debra Henneberry is an assistant professor in Purdue Polytechnic Institute’s School of Aviation and Transportation Technology. Her research interests focus on flight training, the integration of new technologies in aviation, and the psychological and physical well-being of pilots. Henneberry is certified as a police diver and rapid water rescuer and has done extensive training with the Department of Homeland Security regarding threat assessment; counterterrorism; hazmat; chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and high-yield explosives operations; and emergency management.

About the In Print series

To celebrate our faculty’s excellence in scholarship, Purdue Today’s weekly book series highlights faculty expertise across diverse subjects and disciplines. Find out more about the Purdue University Books Initiative and how to suggest a book for the In Print series on the Office of the Provost website. Purdue University’s Libraries and School of Information Studies’ authored books collection is available here.