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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] Embraer's yet-to-fly aircraft will soar over traffic by 2027 and eventually be pilotless. AOL
• [New] Generative AI is rapidly moving from pilot projects to full-scale enterprise deployments, driving global AI spending to a projected compound annual growth rate of 29% from 2024 to 2028. The Chronicle-Journal
• [New] The aviation industry is projected to require over 450 billion liters of Sustainable Aviation Fuel annually by 2050 to meet net-zero carbon emissions targets. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] Over the next decade, sustainable aviation fuel will evolve from a niche product to a mainstream energy source that fundamentally reshapes aviation economics and operations. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] SAF will account for at least 15-20% of global aviation fuel by 2035. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] Backed by Sequoia, it aims for 2026 pilots with hyperscalers handling 100 PB datasets. GeopoliticsUnplugged Substack
• [New] Joby Flies Hybrid-Electric eVTOL Joby Aviation plans to bring hybrid-electric propulsion to its commercial air taxis following the first flight of a demonstrator aircraft aimed initially at military applications. Aviation Week Network
• [New] Archer Aviation targets 2026 for FAA certification and has launched operations in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. 24/7 Wall St.
• [New] Boeing will continue investing in local manufacturing, co-production, co-development, skill building, and innovation to strengthen India's aerospace, defence, and commercial aviation ecosystem. Indian Aerospace and Defence Bulletin - News for aerosp
• [New] By the late 2030s, hydrogen and battery-electric aircraft are poised to transform global aviation, paving the way for cleaner, more efficient skies. Indian Aerospace and Defence Bulletin - News for aerosp
• [New] Current project pipelines fall far short of what's needed - we must multiply capacity by five to six times before 2030 to keep the aviation industry on track for net-zero emissions by 2050. Indian Aerospace and Defence Bulletin - News for aerosp
• [New] Global temperatures may exceed 1.5 °C before 2030 - an alarm bell for every sector, including aviation. Indian Aerospace and Defence Bulletin - News for aerosp
• [New] Looking ahead, Dubai's Vision 2033 promises even more transformative initiatives in aviation, tourism, and digital governance. Travel And Tour World
• [New] Demand for freighter aircraft is expected to rise substantially, with Airbus forecasting a 45% growth in the global freighter fleet by 2040. eplaneai
• [New] The Asia-Pacific region will need approximately 19,560 new aircraft over the next 20 years, driven primarily by robust demand from India and China. eplaneai
• [New] The U.S. government has requested more than $9 billion for hybrid and autonomous aircraft in its 2026 defence budget. Yahoo News
• [New] Flight testing by Joby pilots is expected to start later in 2025, ahead of FAA pilots beginning for-credit flight testing in 2026. MarketScreener
• [New] Airbus hopes to develop a hydrogen fuel cell-powered aircraft capable of transporting 100 passengers on routes of up to 1,000 nm (1,850 km). Flight Global
• [New] Microsoft is rolling out a high-end generative AI system specifically built for scientific and academic research - and Princeton's New Jersey AI Hub will be one of only two global pilot locations. Tech Startups - Tech News, Tech Trends & Startup Fundin
• [New] In the CPS, the share of EVs in total car sales plateaus after 2035 at around 40%, and petrochemical feedstocks, aviation and trucks underpin growth in oil demand out to 113 mb/d in 2050. IEA
• [New] Dubai's flag-ship Dubai Future Foundation co-works with top industries to pilot disruptive tech and scale solutions citywide. Explore Dubai

Last updated: 23 November 2025