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Global integration of ATM and UTM is envisaged by 2050, transforming the ATM world into a more flexible and decentralised traffic management system. Separate layers for different airspace users are expected. Developing robust global architecture for integrated traffic management, integrating ATM and UTM systems, is considered one of the major challenge for the coming years.
Control Towers are envisaged to be fully digitised and a significant number of Multiple Remote Towers should be operating by 2050.
UTM is expected to be a key part of new transportation business models that will reshape cities. It is expected to provide a variety of services in all major cities in the world, such as medical supply delivery, medical evacuation transportation, emergency responses, delivery of goods, meals, people, etc.
Delivery and mobility operations are envisaged to be fully autonomous (no pilots on board). Some regional leisure travel may also be fully automated, while long-haul flights will still be manned.
To enable the intense growth of UTM, new infrastructures will be required such as flying stations, logistical hubs and vertiports.
Robust vehicle-vehicle connection technologies are expected to be deployed to ensure operational safety and effectiveness. New sensors and technologies to allow self-separation are envisaged.
Inside manned vehicles, new technologies to monitor humans’ activities and state will be available.
The future controllers are expected to be equipped with new AI-based assistants to predict and prevent congestion and manage traffic. New professional roles and effective human-AI teaming will be key to enable a safe and effective coordination and management of this complex and heterogenous traffic.
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