Forecast flags $64.39 billion advanced air mobility market by 2035, with Boeing among companies pursuing eVTOL autonomy

Advanced air mobility, which envisions short-distance passenger and cargo trips using electrically powered eVTOL aircraft, is projected to reach a $64.39 billion market by 2035, according to a report highlighted by Yahoo Finance on Nov. 4, 2026. The forecast frames the next phase of competition around not just aircraft performance, but also the surrounding system needed to operate fleets safely and profitably.

The report says companies including Boeing, Airbus, AutoFlight, and Joby are accelerating efforts related to eVTOL and, in particular, autonomy. “Autonomy” here refers to the use of onboard software and sensors to help aircraft navigate and manage flight phases with reduced pilot workload. In the report’s view, autonomy is a key lever for scaling operations, lowering costs, and improving consistency as service expands.

Beyond the aircraft, the outlook emphasizes infrastructure and regulatory readiness. It points to vertiports, which are purpose-built facilities for verti-vehicle takeoffs and landings, as a foundational requirement for widespread service. It also highlights certification, referring to the formal approval process aviation regulators require for aircraft, software, and operational procedures before commercial operations can begin.

The report further argues that air-traffic management will be a critical enabler. It names air-traffic software as a focus area, suggesting that operators will need coordinated systems to manage routes, spacing, and operational constraints for many vehicles operating across urban or regional corridors. In practical terms, the ability to run eVTOL services like a managed aviation network, rather than isolated test flights, is portrayed as essential for reaching scale.

On the business side, the report ties market capture to commercialization strategies that go beyond engineering timelines. It discusses partnerships as a pathway to accelerate deployment, implying that coordination among manufacturers, infrastructure providers, and service operators could reduce friction and speed up route launches.

Pricing and customer communication are also included in the report’s suggested playbook. The forecast mentions tiered pricing, which is typically a structure that offers different fare levels or service bundles based on distance, time windows, vehicle availability, or rider experience. The report also calls out transparent safety messaging, reflecting a concern that public acceptance and regulator confidence will be as influential as technical milestones.

For Boeing specifically, the Yahoo Finance write-up presents the company as one of the players highlighted in the report’s competitive landscape for advanced air mobility. The post, as presented in the Yahoo Finance announcement, does not describe specific Boeing contracts, aircraft models, or launch timelines. It frames Boeing alongside other large and emerging aviation companies as part of a broader push toward autonomous eVTOL operations and the enabling ecosystem.

The market outlook provides a set of strategy themes, but it does not, in the material described, offer detailed evidence about which company will win which component of the value chain. It also does not specify which regulatory bodies will set the timetable, how quickly vertiport rollouts could proceed in particular regions, or what specific performance targets autonomy will be required to meet. As a result, the credibility of the forecast will likely depend on how the industry translates these strategic priorities into measurable certification progress and deployed operating networks.

Looking ahead, investors and industry watchers will likely focus on whether players can compress certification timelines, demonstrate reliable autonomous operations at meaningful scale, and secure early infrastructure commitments for vertiports. Equally important will be whether air-traffic software and safety messaging can satisfy regulators while also building public confidence. The next credible checkpoints for the market will be concrete regulatory milestones and the first commercially operated routes that show both demand and operational repeatability.