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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] Aerospace applications continue adopting lightweight composite seals to achieve fuel efficiency targets, with the Federal Aviation Administration projecting 4.1% annual growth in commercial aviation through 2035. Persistence Market Research
• [New] The Federal Aviation Administration has approved a new pilot program that will allow flying taxis to be tested in 26 states starting in 2026. The Panther Press
• [New] Achieving aerospace industry net-zero emissions by 2050 requires rapid scaling of sustainable aviation fuel production. EurekAlert!
• [New] As GNSS interference becomes more common, organizations and pilots may develop a higher tolerance for risk. CNN
• [New] Key environmental legislation for aviation is in the spotlight against the backdrop of the Iran conflict and the related fuel crisis, which could be a much-needed catalyst for the lagging industry. Aviation Week Network
• [New] The U.S. Army announced today that its next-generation multi-role vertical lift aircraft, the MV-75 Future Long Range Assault Aircraft, will carry the Native American name Cheyenne II. SOF News
• [New] Hydrogen-powered aviation could become commercially viable for small aircraft on some routes by 2030, provided supporting infrastructure and regulatory frameworks are developed. GreenAir News
• [New] A complex more stringent CO2 emissions standard was adopted that will apply to new deliveries of in-production aircraft types from 2035. GreenAir News
• [New] The ICAO CO2 emissions standard was made 10% more stringent and is applicable to new aircraft type designs as of 2031. GreenAir News
• [New] The governing ICAO Council has adopted new and more stringent environmental standards that will affect new aircraft around the world, including next-generation supersonic jets. GreenAir News
• [New] Joby Aviation plans to conduct a demonstration flight of its S4 - T hybrid-electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing (eVTOL) uncrewed aircraft for the U.S. Army next week at its plant in California. Aviation Week Network
• [New] In the second quarter of 2026, the European Medicines Agency will launch a pilot programme to support breakthrough medical devices and in vitro diagnostics. Open Access Government
• [New] Japan shows strong growth, from US$ 0.13 billion in 2025 to US$ 1.41 billion by 2032, backed by SkyDrive's certification progress, Tokyo demonstrations, and aircraft purchase commitments from AirX. openpr
• [New] North America will remain the largest near-term revenue pool because of U.S. manufacturer strength and FAA-backed pilot operations. openpr
• [New] Humanoid robots will move from pilot deployments to limited production deployment in logistics and light manufacturing between 2027 and 2030, conditional on solving three technical problems. EVST
• [New] Fleet modernization includes the introduction of Airbus A321neo aircraft with enhanced business class seats and onboard WiFi, expected from 2026. Cision PR Newswire

Last updated: 03 May 2026