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WHAT'S NEXT?: More than half of the expected new passengers over the next two decades will originate from China, which will displace the US as the world's largest aviation market by around 2029. More than half of the expected new passengers over the next two decades will originate from China, which will displace the US as the world's largest aviation market by around 2029. Sales of consumer and prosumer drones are soaring and the Federal Aviation Authority forecasts there will be more than 1.3 million licensed drone pilots by 2020 in the U.S. alone.

• [New] An eSAF Early Movers Coalition pilot project will be launched by end of this year, together with committed Member States, aiming to mobilise €500 million for synthetic aviation fuel projects. Mobility and Transport
• [New] The Commission will mobilise €153 million for synthetic aviation fuel projects and €293 million for maritime fuel projects under the Innovation Fund. Mobility and Transport
• [New] Aviation hubs such as London, New York, and Singapore could be connected in previously unthinkable timeframes, transforming business travel and premium leisure segments. Aviation a2z
• [New] The SAI technique would require planes to fly higher than most aircraft can currently manage, while the MCB could involve spraying saltwater from ships in a technology that is embryonic. The Independent
• [New] The EU establishes a spending plan up to 2027 to stimulate investments in sustainable fuels for aircraft and ships. Eunews
• [New] The Future of Flight Industry Group envisions eVTOLs operating in British airspace by 2028, supported by substantial investments from the Aerospace Technology Institute, which has committed billions to green aviation research. eplaneai
• [New] Eve Air Mobility finalized a $250 million contract with Brazil's Revo for eVTOL aircraft delivery, with a large pre-order for 2026. openpr
• [New] Pilot programs and testing are expected to ramp up over the next few years, with production slated to begin in 2028. / USA Robotics & Automation News
• [New] Joby Aviation's S4 prototype will be tested by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) test pilots in early 2025. AEROHABER
• [New] Joby Aviation, which develops electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, aims to begin operations in London, Dubai, the USA, and Japan by 2026. AEROHABER
• [New] Joby Aviation plans to introduce its electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) air taxis in London and Dubai by 2026. AEROHABER
• [New] The aviation industry is committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, but experts argue that more coordinated financial support is needed. Travel And Tour World
• [New] The EU's SAF mandate plays a critical role in achieving the aviation industry's carbon neutrality by 2050. Travel And Tour World
• [New] With airlines like Korean Air leading the charge in adopting greener aircraft like the A350F, travelers can be assured that the future of air cargo will be more environmentally conscious. Travel And Tour World
• [New] The year 2025 will serve as a significant milestone for the Army Aviation Corps with the planned induction of the AH-64E Apache Attack Helicopters. Indian Aerospace and Defence Bulletin - News for aerosp
• [New] Starting 2026, Air India will be retrofitting 13 legacy A321 aircraft. MediaBrief
• Pilots at Hamilton Health Sciences will push through the usual gates, from quality systems to EHR integration. Binary Verse AI
• Wings for 100 aircraft for Vietjet will be designed in Bristol and made in North Wales, supporting thousands of jobs and boosting the UK's economy. GOV.UK
• On the technological front, Ukraine is pushing boundaries by applying artificial intelligence to make unmanned planes capable of selecting targets autonomously - a move that could represent another leap forward in the ongoing arms race. Grand Pinnacle Tribune
• The rapid expansion of ethanol, biodiesel, and so-called sustainable aviation fuel is reshaping rural Brazil, threatening key ecosystems, and widening inequality. CSPO Watch
• NASA unveiled the X-59 last year as part of its wider Quesst mission, and hopes it will become the first supersonic aircraft that will not generate a sonic boom. Australian Aviation
• Funds will be used to expand AI capabilities, launch pilot projects in the U.S., and build a research lab in Bangalore focused on industrial automation. Tech Startups - Startups and Technology news

Last updated: 09 November 2025