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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 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
• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] 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?
• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] SalamAir's strategic partnership with Osprey Flight Solutions integrates advanced AI risk intelligence for safer flights, meeting global aviation standards. VisaVerge
• [New] SalamAir's 2025 partnership with Osprey Flight Solutions integrates advanced real-time aviation risk intelligence, enhancing passenger safety and regulatory compliance amid rapid fleet growth. VisaVerge
• [New] While governments and grid operators prepare regulatory frameworks and licensing pathways, commercial deployment is anticipated in the early 2030s as pilot plants validate continuous operation and tritium fuel cycles. Research and Markets
• [New] The enhanced engagement range enables French naval aviation to engage threats before they can effectively target carrier battle groups, providing crucial defensive advantages in contested maritime environments. International Defence Analysis
• [New] The U.S. Department of Energy has launched a novel pilot program that will allow private developers to build and operate full-scale advanced nuclear test reactors outside of the national laboratory system, without a license from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. POWER Magazine
• [New] By 2027, half of all companies will use GenAI to launch agentic AI pilots or proofs of concept, marking a significant transformation in how businesses operate. TechRadar
• The initial effort with ALC will establish an immediate foundation for accelerated capability delivery for U.S., Coalition, and commercial aircraft. Seapower
• 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
• 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
• UK emissions targets could be at risk if growth in aviation demand and emissions continues to increase. Climate Change Committee
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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

Last updated: 06 July 2025