Developed collaboratively by the two companies, the 17-page document examines the operational and regulatory challenges of bringing highly automated eVTOLs and other next-generation aircraft into both urban and regional airspace. It highlights how Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs) can work with Third-Party Service Providers (TSPs) to deploy new data services and automation tools that will underpin the growth of AAM worldwide.

Luiz Mauad, Vice President of Customer Services at Eve, said the publication represents “a pivotal moment for the future of aviation”. He emphasised that scalability, safety and sustainability remain central to Eve’s vision. “A key enabler will be optimising the eVTOLs’ ability to navigate the skies, and by collaborating with SkyGrid as well as the wider industry, we are laying the groundwork for a new era of traffic management,” he said. Mauad added that the Asia-Pacific region is particularly well-placed to lead this transformation due to its rapid urbanisation and growing demand for innovative mobility solutions.

SkyGrid’s Head of Business Development, Nate Isbell, echoed this view, stressing the importance of automation in managing expanding low-altitude operations. “Our research underscores how automation and data-driven services can transform airspace management, reduce complexity for regulators, and create new opportunities for operators,” he said. “This white paper is not just a vision; it is an invitation for governments, ANSPs and industry leaders to join us in building the systems that will unlock Advanced Air Mobility at scale.”

According to the white paper, automated traffic management services will increase predictability, capacity and flexibility in busy urban skies. By leveraging digital airspace structures and enhanced data exchange, ANSPs can support high volumes of low-altitude traffic without adding strain on controllers or existing infrastructure.

The paper is now open for industry review and discussion as part of the CANSO panel Pathway to Advanced Air Mobility – Launching Regional AAM into the Future. Both Eve and SkyGrid reaffirmed their commitment to working closely with regulators, ANSPs and operators to accelerate the adoption of digital infrastructure and automation that will redefine the movement of people and goods across cities and regions.

Eve’s Market Outlook forecasts that the Asia-Pacific region will account for 41% of the global eVTOL fleet by 2045, with more than 12,200 aircraft expected to be in service. Growth will be driven by rapid urban expansion, rising middle-class populations and increasing congestion in major cities. Eve and SkyGrid stated that this growth can only be achieved through safe, digital and sustainable frameworks—principles at the centre of their joint initiative.