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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] Pilots at Hamilton Health Sciences will push through the usual gates, from quality systems to EHR integration. Binary Verse AI
• [New] Wings for 100 aircraft for Vietjet will be designed in Bristol and made in North Wales, supporting thousands of jobs and boosting the UK's economy. GOV.UK
• [New] On the technological front, Ukraine is pushing boundaries by applying artificial intelligence to make unmanned planes capable of selecting targets autonomously - a move that could represent another leap forward in the ongoing arms race. Grand Pinnacle Tribune
• [New] The rapid expansion of ethanol, biodiesel, and so-called sustainable aviation fuel is reshaping rural Brazil, threatening key ecosystems, and widening inequality. CSPO Watch
• [New] NASA unveiled the X-59 last year as part of its wider Quesst mission, and hopes it will become the first supersonic aircraft that will not generate a sonic boom. Australian Aviation
• [New] Funds will be used to expand AI capabilities, launch pilot projects in the U.S., and build a research lab in Bangalore focused on industrial automation. Tech Startups - Startups and Technology news
• [New] More than 10,000 aircraft that routinely fly in the U.S. will likely need their gear upgraded to avoid interference. Broadband Breakfast
• [New] Future A350 test: Airbus plans a fully automated gate-to-gate mission with an A350 flight-test aircraft, with autonomous taxiing trials expected to continue through 2026. World Airnews
• [New] Airbus, EasyJet, and Lufthansa are driving a surge in A320neo production, as CFM International works to meet the target of 75 aircraft per month by 2027. Travel And Tour World
• [New] By 2026, Airbus aims to produce 75 A320-family aircraft per month, setting a new record in narrowbody output. Simple Flying
• [New] In 2026, Bahrain is set to revolutionize its aviation industry, marking a new era of growth and connectivity for the Gulf nation. Travel And Tour World
• [New] Concurrently, the aviation sector is preparing for significant growth in air cargo, with forecasts anticipating a 45% expansion in the global freighter fleet by 2040. eplaneai
• [New] Archer faces significant hurdles, including securing regulatory approvals, proving technological readiness, and competing with rivals such as Joby Aviation, which is advancing commercial launches in the United Arab Emirates in 2026. eplaneai
• [New] Looking ahead, Air New Zealand plans to expand the use of electric aircraft within its fleet, with the goal of reducing its overall carbon emissions. Travel And Tour World
• Sustainable aviation fuel consumption is expected to expand from 1 billion liters in 2024 to 9 billion liters in 2030, meeting 2% of total aviation fuel demand in the main case. IEA
• While the Full Self-Driving system offered in its customer cars has not yet achieved full autonomy, company-owned Robotaxis are operating in pilot projects in Austin and the San Francisco Bay area and will roll out more cities before the end of the year. American Cars And Racing
• Across Latin America and Asia, governments launched sandboxes and pilots for property tokens, exploring how fractional real estate could help citizens invest with small sums. Tokenizer.Estate Blog
• Federal agencies are studying pilot models to extend mobility solutions nationwide by mid-2026. successfulparentingplan.com
• Korean Air plans to purchase up to 100 Midnight aircraft as South Korea accelerates its urban air mobility ambitions. Zag Daily
• Turkey has announced a record $214 million ( 8.73 billion) budget for space and aviation projects in 2026 - a nearly 75% increase from 2025 - to accelerate its National Space Program and expand domestic capacity in aerospace and defence. Middle East Space Monitor by AzurX
• Wright recently visited Commonwealth Fusion Systems' pilot plant, and the Special Competitive Studies Project estimates China's fusion investment at $6.5 billion, highlighting the international competitive dynamics driving U.S. fusion policy. The Fusion Report: The Business of Fusion Energy

Last updated: 02 November 2025