SkyGrid, an Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Third-Party Service Provider (TSP), has released an operational blueprint for TSPs in its Concept of Operations (ConOps) for Third-Party Services Supporting the Airspace Integration of AAM.
The ConOps focuses on how SkyGrid’s ground-based system will deliver high-assurance third-party services to help the safe and efficient airspace integration of AAM under current Visual Flight Rules (VFR) and Instrument Flight Rules (IFR). The company is believed to be the first commercial TSP to release a ConOps focused on how approved services will support AAM.Â
AAM operations will need to effectively integrate into an already complex environment, and for uncrewed operations, an even higher integrity and fidelity situational awareness is crucial to avoid hazards and fly safely. SkyGrid’s ConOps lays out the third-party services needed to address these challenges.
Jia Xu, CEO of SkyGrid, said, “At SkyGrid, we are proud to be the first commercial Third-Party Service Provider to release a Concept of Operations designed to support the seamless airspace integration of Advanced Air Mobility.
“This ConOps reflects our commitment to enabling the future of flight by delivering high-assurance third-party services that enhance operational efficiency, expand airspace access, and support scalability for diverse AAM and autonomous operations. We’re excited to drive the continued transformation of air mobility, making it safer, more efficient, and more sustainable for all.”
This ConOps focuses on integrating AAM operations into the airspace between 2028-2032. During this phase, SkyGrid’s system is expected to provide enhanced situational awareness and decision-making support to help AAM operators navigate complex and highly constrained airspaces. It also serves as a framework for how the role of TSPs may evolve as ground-based capabilities, AAM operations, and operational rules mature.
Nate Isbell, Airspace Integration Manager at SkyGrid, added, “The vision we have outlined in our ConOps offers a comprehensive framework for integrating Advanced Air Mobility operations into the current airspace,” said Nate Isbell, Airspace Integration Manager at SkyGrid. “Third-Party Service Providers, like SkyGrid, will be pivotal in equipping Advanced Air Mobility operators with essential technical solutions, data services, and decision support tools.”
