aéreoaérea

Aéreoaérea is a neologism used in some aviation policy and academic contexts to describe the integrated domain of airspace management and aerial operations that involves both traditional manned aviation and emerging aerial technologies, such as unmanned aircraft, urban air mobility vehicles, and space-enabled assets. The term is a portmanteau combining the masculine form aére(o) and the feminine form aére(a), signaling an inclusive approach to air domain governance. Its precise definition varies by author, but it generally refers to the governance, logistics, and safety systems that oversee all activities within and adjacent to the airspace.

Scope and components include regulatory frameworks, air traffic management, unmanned system traffic management (UTM), communication and surveillance networks, geofencing, and dynamic airspace usage. It also encompasses cargo and passenger transport, aerial surveying, search and rescue, and environmental monitoring. The concept emphasizes interoperability among aircraft, drones, satellites, and ground-based infrastructure, as well as data standards and cross-border coordination.

History and usage: the term emerged in the 2010s–2020s during debates over drone integration and urban air mobility. It appears sporadically in policy white papers, academic articles, and industry analyses rather than as a formal international standard.

Technology and methods: key enabling technologies include ADS-B, GNSS, satellite communications, automatic dependent surveillance, remote identification, digital twins of airspace, and shared data platforms. Safety and security concerns center on collision avoidance, cybersecurity, privacy, and equitable access to airspace.

See also: airspace, air traffic management, UTM, UAV, urban air mobility, aerospace law.