• May 26, 2026 | 12:30 PM - 12:55 PM
• Wing Theatre

Perspectives from the GUTMA Task Force: U-space rulemaking

As the European Union moves toward the next critical phase of U-space considerations and implementation, the alignment between regulatory framework and the awaiting market and ecosystem is paramount. Urgency is top of mind amidst cost considerations, geopolitical changes, and faster-moving markets abroad. This panel, composed of Global UTM Association (GUTMA) board members alongside perspectives from EASA, will provide an inside look at the association’s strategic response to the upcoming EASA acceptable means of compliance and guidance material (AMC/GM) updates scheduled for 2026. A central theme of the session is the official launch and operational strategy of the GUTMA U-Space Rulemaking Task Force (TF). This dedicated body was established to act as a cohesive industry voice, ensuring that the practicalities of UTM service provision and drone operations are accurately reflected in emerging rules.