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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] As Boeing moves from its current cap of 42 aircraft per month toward a target of 53 by the end of 2026, engine demand will surge, providing a reliable tailwind for GE's services and original equipment business. The Chronicle-Journal
• [New] France reportedly will send Ukraine the newest version of the SAMP/T NG anti-aircraft missile system for battlefield testing against Russian ballistic missiles. Critical Threats
• [New] The new SES-Emirates Airlines deal will deliver 100 Mbps to every aircraft - enough for 4K streaming at 30,000 feet. OnOff.gr
• [New] US regulators have recently introduced new rules for powered-lift aircraft, creating a regulatory framework that could eventually allow air taxi services to operate commercially. Elite Traveler
• [New] Under the Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) Integration Pilot Program, Joby will begin early flight operations across ten U.S. states in 2026, marking a watershed moment for the nascent electric aviation industry. BriefGlance
• [New] L3Harris Technologies and Shield AI successfully demonstrated a first-of-its-kind integration where unmanned aircraft systems detected and responded to electromagnetic threats in real-time without human intervention. devFlokers
• [New] The conflict with Iran has resulted in vast swathes of airspace being closed off and a huge disruption to passengers travelling in and out of the UAE, one of the world's busiest aviation corridors. Skift
• [New] China plans to develop lighter launch vehicles with reusable capabilities similar to aircraft, dramatically lowering launch costs. CGTN
• [New] DWC targets 120M by 2030, ultimately rising to 260M with five runways and 400 aircraft gates. TopLuxuryProperty.com
• [New] The small fixed-wing or multiple-rotor aircraft will become ubiquitous over the next decade. Assembly
• [New] As per the Royal United Services Institute, electronic attack capabilities are now considered mandatory for any aircraft operating within high threat environments, leading to widespread procurement across NATO member states. Market Data Forecast
• [New] The conflict in Eastern Europe has starkly demonstrated the vulnerability of unprotected aircraft, prompting governments to accelerate procurement cycles for radar warning receivers and directional infrared countermeasures. Market Data Forecast
• [New] Aircraft survivability equipment (ASE) includes technologies like radar warning receivers, missile approach warning systems, electronic countermeasures, and flare / chaff dispensers that help aircraft detect and defeat hostile threats. Market Data Forecast
• [New] The weapons entering service between now and 2030 represent the biggest generational shift in military technology since stealth aircraft debuted in the 1980s. Military Machine

Last updated: 22 March 2026