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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] Spain has officially begun its programme for the construction of a pilot plant that will test the use of hydrogen in industrial processes. EUROMETAL
  • [New] Manufactured by Korea Aerospace Industries, the KF-21 Boramae is a fighter aircraft that resembles the design of the F-35 A. South Korea has planned in investing US$ 8 billion in the fighter development programme, which, having begun in 2015, was set to be completed by 2028. Shephard Media
  • [New] The Future of Flight action plan includes the first piloted flying taxi flight to happen by 2026 and regular services by 2028, plus regular drone deliveries across UK skies by 2027 and demos of autonomous flying taxis without pilots on board by 2030. The Engineer
  • [New] Air taxis, drones, and other electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft are expected to begin regular operation across UK skies in 2026 and ascend from there. DroneDJ
  • [New] The CAA, which has already begun the authorization process for Vertical's VX4 air taxi, will provide regulatory support for the Future of Flight plan and ensure new aircraft comply with the safety standards for traditional models. Flying Magazine
  • [New] Drones, uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS), and electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxis may fly in the U.K. as soon as 2028. Flying Magazine
  • [New] The Civil Aviation Authority has forecast widespread adoption of flying taxis, with the first commercial flight in an electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft set to take place at the Paris Olympics. CityAM
  • [New] Starting from 2025, for three consecutive years, China Eastern Airlines will need to receive 10 C919 aircraft each year. Simple Flying
  • [New] More routes and aircraft are expected for China Eastern Airlines in the coming years with the C919 fleet growth. Simple Flying
  • [New] The first piloted flying taxi could take to the UK skies in two years under Government plans which could also see regular drone deliveries by 2027. The Irish News
  • [New] UK's 'Future of Flight' plan unveils ambitious goals by 2030: flying taxis, police drones, autonomous aircraft. Tech Times
  • [New] The future of Russia's military aircraft fleet will depend on its ability to innovate, overcome production obstacles, and adapt to the evolving dynamics of modern warfare. BNN
  • [New] The Ukrainian military's successful downing of five Russian military aircraft within three days in early March has spotlighted the vulnerabilities in Russia's air power and prompted a closer examination of its fleet's sustainability. BNN
  • [New] In the world of aviation, bird strikes pose a significant threat to aircraft, costing the industry billions and claiming the lives of countless birds each year. Richard van Hooijdonk BV
  • [New] Sustainable Aviation has produced a manifesto calling on the next UK government to step up efforts on sustainable aviation fuel and the bid to make aviation a net-zero sector by 2050. Travel Weekly
  • [New] Iran has started taking delivery of advanced trainer aircraft and probably will seek to acquire new conventional weapon systems, such as advanced fighter aircraft, helicopters, and main battle tanks. The Iran Primer
  • The PLA would have difficulty fielding a kill chain that could attack aircraft carriers or mobile ground forces more than a thousand miles from China. DefenseScoop
  • The agreement between Archer and Falcon Aviation builds on a memorandum of understanding forged last year in which the UAE-based company agreed in principle to operate the Midnight aircraft, which Archer is aiming to have certified and ready to enter service in 2025. FutureFlight
  • French aerospace company Airbus could decide as late as 2027 on which hydrogen propulsion will power its first H 2 planes, planned to enter commercial service in 2035. Hydrogen news and intelligence | Hydrogen Insight
  • Boeing (BA) fell 4.3% after Southwest Airlines lowered its capacity forecast for the year as it anticipates Boeing delivering significantly fewer planes than previously expected. Investopedia
  • The aircraft, a B-1B Lancer and a B-52 Stratofortress escorted by Swedish Jas 39 Gripen, will pass over significant parts of Swedish airspace and, weather permitting, be visible over central Stockholm and Uppsala, among other areas. Forsvarsmakten
  • The aircraft, a B-1B Lancer and a B-52 Stratofortress escorted by Swedish Jas 39 Gripen fighters, will traverse large portions of Swedish airspace and, weather permitting, be visible over areas including central Stockholm and Uppsala. Forsvarsmakten
  • Ukraine may receive six F-16 fighter jets in summer 2024 and that 12 Ukrainian pilots will likely be ready to fly F-16s in combat by then. Institute for the Study of War

Last updated: 24 March 2024



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