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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 initial effort with ALC will establish an immediate foundation for accelerated capability delivery for U.S., Coalition, and commercial aircraft. Seapower
• [New] As per the NOTAM, Indian airspace will not be available for Pakistan-registered aircraft and aircraft operated, owned or leased by Pakistan airlines and operators, including military flights. The Hindu
• [New] Backed by Dassault Systemes' virtual twin simulation, BSA is now accelerating the development of its hydrogen propulsion systems - with the targeted trials and 2027's planned commercial rollout aiming to make clean aviation a viable option for aviation operators and flight schools. T-Net British Columbia
• [New] UK emissions targets could be at risk if growth in aviation demand and emissions continues to increase. Climate Change Committee
• [New] Aviation emissions will likely exceed the CBDP trajectory if they continue to increase, posing a risk to the UK's emissions targets. Climate Change Committee
• [New] The ALC program, directed under a Naval Aviation Systems Consortium OTA by Near Earth Autonomy, has goals to deliver robust autonomous systems that will accelerate the speed of delivery, reduce personnel exposure, and facilitate large-scale logistics. New-Gen Automation Limited
• [New] A smooth pilot could position Tesla as a mobility services leader, slashing urban travel costs by up to 70% and potentially eclipsing its core car-sales business. Yahoo Finance
• [New] The Netherlands-based project will utilise GKN's expertise in hydrogen systems and electrification to investigate next-generation aircraft development in conjunction with Airbus' UpNext innovation arm and the Dutch public-private programme Luchtvaart in Transitie. Royal Aeronautical Society
• [New] Air India on Wednesday declared that it will be reducing the international flights on widebody aircraft by 15% with immediate effect, at least till mid-July. Dailynews
• [New] Intelligent Energy, a UK hydrogen fuel cell manufacturer, has secured a £17 million programme to fast-track development of a new zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell system that could be powering commercial aircraft within the decade. Global Hydrogen Review
• [New] China starts mass production of world's first non-binary AI chip China's AI chip overcomes traditional computing barriers and will be used in touch displays, flight systems and aircraft navigation. Xtending Digital Narrative (Jhave's Ai links)
• [New] The Boeing 777 X represents a significant leap forward in commercial aviation, featuring GE9X, the world's largest and most powerful jet engines to propel what will become the longest passenger aircraft ever constructed. Aviation a2z
• [New] Joby Aviation, for instance, an American maker of air taxis, aims to start commercial services in dubai by early 2026. NewsyList
• [New] Total cost: £7.6 million Liquid Hydrogen System Integration for Flight Testing ZeroAvia and partners will develop and flight-test a liquid hydrogen fuel system on a commercial aircraft platform. GOV.UK
• The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expects sustainable aviation fuel production to reach 2 million tonnes (2.5 billion liters) or 0.7% of airlines' total fuel consumption in 2025. Biofuels International
• SAF mandates are coming into force over the next few years in Singapore and Brazil, and other major aviation hubs such as Japan and China plan to introduce targets. InfoAmazonia
• IE's new fuel cell system - IE-FLIGHT 300 - is expected to enter early service in Part 23 aircraft (with up to 19 seats) by the end of the decade, with scale-up plans targeting larger regional aircraft in the 2030s. Yahoo Finance
• The Compound Annual Growth Rate for the forecast period from 2025 to 2034 is estimated at 8.8%, driven primarily by increasing global demand for sustainable aviation fuels and stringent carbon emission regulations. Ameliorate Digital Consultancy Pvt Ltd
• As the aviation sector gathers at the International Paris Air Show, a new T & E study highlights Europe's potential to be an e-kerosene trailblazer - the most scalable sustainable aviation fuel - but severe bottlenecks mean it could lose its first mover advantage. T&E
• The Asia Pacific region is predicted to account for 12.1% of sales (1,050 aircraft), with Latin America coming in at 770, Africa at 380 and the Middle East accounting for 350 orders. Royal Aeronautical Society
• Europe and the CIS follows with a demand for 1,990 aircraft (22.8%) and China is expected to account for 17.2% of demand (representing around 1,500 aircraft). Royal Aeronautical Society
• BAE Systems is testing an AI-driven decision support tool in the Typhoon fighter aircraft from Swedish-startup Avioniq AB to optimise fighter pilot's understanding of the threat landscape. DSEI 2025

Last updated: 29 June 2025