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Preparing for the Next Round: Insights from the DNR Mobility Challenge Info Session
November 10, 2025 By Thelenwood Consulting As Michigan continues to advance its Future Mobility Plan 2.0, state agencies like the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) are stepping into the spotlight as part of the ongoing Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Mobility Challenges. These challenges are designed to spark innovation, foster state–industry partnerships, and identify scalable, real-world applications for advanced mobility technologies. Stewart, W. (2017). Gray quadcopte

Aaron Thelenwood
Nov 10, 20253 min read


Michigan AAM Mobility Challenges: Building Toward a Connected Statewide Future
Why collaboration and understanding matter more than ever. Michigan has launched one of the nation’s most comprehensive programs aimed at accelerating Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) deployment across public agencies and industries. The Michigan AAM Mobility Challenges , led by the Office of Future Mobility and Electrification (OFME) in partnership with multiple state departments, are designed to bring real-world demonstrations to life — connecting aviation innovation to the sta

Aaron Thelenwood
Nov 10, 20253 min read


World Cup 2026 Funding Opens the Pitch for AAM — But the Shutdown Moves the Goalposts
Зайцев, A. (2019, March 3). Red card for FC Krasnodar (03.03.2019) [Photograph]. Wikimedia Commons. Licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0. Retrieved November 2025 from https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Red_card_for_FC_Krasnodar_%2803.03.2019%29.jpg Update: 11/11/2025 The U.S. Senate has taken its first procedural step toward ending the federal government shutdown by passing a continuing resolution on a 60-40 vote, though final approval by the House and presidential signature ar

Aaron Thelenwood
Nov 10, 20252 min read


Michigan AAM Readiness Index: Michigan Airports Show Strong Interest — but Limited Understanding — in Advanced Air Mobility
Theme: Understanding — Where Are Michigan Airports Today? The Michigan AAM Readiness Survey , developed by Thelenwood Consulting , provides the first statewide baseline of awareness and preparedness among airports for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM). What’s Up will feature key findings from the survey — offering a snapshot of where Michigan’s aviation community stands today, and how we can collectively advance readiness through shared knowledge, collaboration, and strategic inv

Aaron Thelenwood
Jan 6, 20253 min read
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