The Ways We Move

The Ways We Move speaks with Rex Alexander on Building the Backbone of AAM, Part 2

Nicolas Zart Season 1 Episode 17

Send us a text

🚁 In this follow-up episode of The Ways We Move, we continue our conversation with “Mr. Infrastructure” himself, Rex Alexander, diving even deeper into the nuts and bolts of Advanced Air Mobility infrastructure and standards.

🔍 In this episode, we discuss:

  • 🛬 Multi-FATO and TLOF configurations at eSTOL ports
  • 🛥️ Floating and pier-style eSTOL ports on lakes, rivers, and coastal areas
  • 🛫 FAA’s EB 105B and AC guidance for eSTOL and helicopter ops
  • 🧠 How people can get involved through ASTM, NFPA, FPA, and ARF groups
  • 🌐 The essential role of organizations like Vertical Flight Society and Vertical Aviation International
  • 💡 What motivates Rex: collaboration across NASA, regulators, academia, and the aviation ecosystem

Rex’s commitment to harmonizing infrastructure and regulatory development is unmatched, and his work is helping pave the way for safer, smarter skies.

If you missed part 1, you can find it here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2428454/episodes/17038587-the-ways-we-move-speaks-with-rex-alexander-on-building-the-backbone-of-aam-part-1.mp3?client_source=small_player&download=true

or watch here: https://youtu.be/901EHY8YxHs

🎧 Listen now to find out how you can get involved in the standards that will shape AAM around the world.

 📺 https://youtu.be/tDq0i6GC2yw

 ▶️ or watch more on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheWaysWeMove 📺

🔊 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-ways-we-move/id1797599255 🔊

🎙️ Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/cd3349e1-275f-4691-ae38-f1b6a153d5e5/the-ways-we-move 🎙️

🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4V0qe3eZqublwn6dasXWCf 🎧

📻 iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-ways-we-move-268614085/ 📻

🌱 Buzzsprout: https://thewayswemove.buzzsprout.com/ 🗣️

📢 Subscribe for more insights into the future of mobility and support the show! https://www.buzzsprout.com/2428454/supporters/new 📡

Support the show

People on this episode