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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] The full deployment will begin in Q3 2025 and scale up through 2026, with Korean Air aiming to integrate the wearable robotics platform into aircraft structure manufacturing, engine component maintenance, and logistics handling operations. Your Gateway to the Aviation Industry - News, Careers,
• [New] SIA has the aim of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, which requires strategies such as investing in new-generation aircraft, attaining higher operational efficiency and adopting low-carbon technology like sustainable aviation fuel. ST
• [New] The attack by a Chinese Navy vessel on a German Air Force plane could escalate tensions between China and not just Germany, but also NATO and other allied nations. County Local News
• [New] The fresh funds will go toward building Tulum's first pilot plant at a steel facility in Mexico and establishing an R&D hub in Milan to drive further developments. Tech Startups - Startups and Technology news
• [New] The Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation puts no cap on aviation emissions and only requires emissions over a certain threshold (85% of 2019 levels) to be offset from 2027. GreenAir News
• [New] Strategic integration: The Mexico pilot plant will supply hydrogen and carbon directly to a Techint steel facility, ensuring immediate demand. Global Brands Magazine
• [New] The World Economic Forum identified MCDM and AI as key enablers in achieving net-zero aviation emissions, predicting that by 2040, over 60% of airport sustainability investments will be optimized through AI-enhanced decision-making models. Nature
• [New] Cyberattacks could disrupt the flow of information between aircraft, pilots, and operations centers. VisaVerge
• [New] Vertical could benefit from Five Eyes network, in which aviation authorities in the US, UK, Canada, Australia and New Zealand have made a landmark move to align their certification process for air taxis, also known as vertical take-off and landing vehicles (VTOL), or advanced air mobility. Gulf News: Latest UAE news, Dubai news, Business, trave
• [New] Large-scale storage technologies like massive batteries, pumped-storage hydroelectric facilities, and innovative ideas like storing heat in hot sand - currently piloted in Finland - could absorb excess power and release it on demand. Elcabildo
• [New] US fusion energy developer Type One Energy has selected Canadian engineering firm AtkinsRealis to develop the pre-concept design for its Fusion Pilot Plant, which will use stellarator technology to demonstrate its potential to generate clean, safe and affordable power from fusion energy. World Nuclear News
• [New] Ensuring the security of civil aviation infrastructure is critical in a world where cyber threats are increasingly targeting critical systems, potentially impacting global aviation safety, operational continuity, and regulatory compliance. Springer Nature Switzerland
• [New] The increasing frequency of cyberattacks in the aviation sector reflects a broader trend of digital threats facing critical industries worldwide. Rude Baguette
• [New] Japan's METI provides substantial R&D funding and deployment subsidies for solid-state battery development and pilot projects, recognizing their potential for higher energy density and safety. PW Consulting Chemical & Energy Research Center
• The obligation for the supply of mandated SAF and PtL will gradually increase each year, aligning with the UK's strategic objective of achieving net-zero emissions in the aviation sector. Normec Verifavia
• Even with the use of SAFs, supersonic aircraft may struggle to meet increasingly stringent global emissions standards, particularly as governments and airlines commit to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. Tomorrow Desk
• The RAF will focus on providing quick reaction alert aircraft in the UK and Nato states in Europe to intercept Russian aircraft and enhance air defence. Forces News
• IBA anticipates a strong second half of 2025, with large-scale commitments expected for both OEMs' (Airbus and Boeing) aircraft from key global operators. Aircraft Interiors International
• As SAF production accelerates, Congress and the Trump administration have an opportunity to cement America's leadership in aviation fuel innovations by extending long-term tax credits that support domestic SAF production. Watts up with that?
• One much vaunted possibility was an investment to produce SAF to meet the UK's mandate of 10% of all aviation fuel by 2030. The Guardian
• Otto Aviation has unveiled the Phantom 3500 - a sleek, AI-powered business jet aiming to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2030, decades ahead of the aviation industry's 2050 target. Yahoo News

Last updated: 13 July 2025