TECH FOCUS: SmArT CiTiES The aerospace industry is creating and advancing a broad range of topics that SAE international is supporting through the development of standards. SAE standards key in advancing urban air mobility Increased use of electric propulsion and air vehicles of all sizes are likely to impact future transportation options and society. Currently, transportation is one of the key factors for location of businesses and housing and in the future, aviation can get closer to businesses and housing through Urban Air Mobility/Advanced Air Mobility. The aerospace industry is creating and advancing a ABOUT THE AUTHOr This article was written for Update by Judith ritchie, Director, Government and industry Affairs - Aerospace. broad range of topics that SAE International is supporting through the development of standards. Some of these topics have grown inside of existing committees, while others have spurred the growth of subcommittees and completely new groups. SAE continues to provide the platform and community space to foster the progress needed in all of these exciting new technologies. 8 November 2022 UPDATE SAE International