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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 3rd Conference on Aviation Alternative Fuels hosted by the International Civil Aviation Organisation last year agreed on a global framework to promote SAF production in all geographies for fuels used in international aviation to be 5% less carbon intensive by 2030. Gulf Times
• [New] Europe leads in SAF production, driven by regulatory mandates such as the EU's Fit for 55 initiative, which requires SAF to make up 6% of aviation fuel by 2030. Gulf Times
• [New] The use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel is rapidly advancing, with global production projected to nearly double in 2024 as airlines around the world sign agreements with producers to purchase future SAF production. Gulf Times
• [New] By the end of the year Flyadeal will have a fleet of 38 aircraft, and has plans to grow to 88 within the next three years, made up of a mix of A320s, which Greenway said was its baseline aircraft. AGBI
• [New] In a statement issued this week, the US Air Force said it would retire its A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft in key regions including South Korea in 2025, as they plan to modernise military resources and upgrade fighter jets. Platform for Peace and Humanity
• [New] Airbus develops hydrogen-powered aircraft, with plans for utilizing hydrogen as a fuel source for jet engines by 2035. TrainingCamp - IT Training & Certification Boot Camps
• [New] California-based FAA-certified Archer Aviation, backed by Boeing, said it plans to start its India operations by 2026 and has already partnered with InterGlobe Enterprises, the parent company of popular Indian airline IndiGo. The American Bazaar
• [New] As well as suggestions that Pyongyang might receive new Russian combat aircraft to overhaul its badly aging air force, and there have also been concerns that Moscow might provide it with technologies to help accelerate its nuclear and long-range ballistic missile programs. The War Zone
• [New] Oil consumption is projected to continue in some capacity in aviation and long-haul transport, but by 2050 in the Green scenario, consumption is projected to decrease by 50%. brytenergy
• [New] Emissions from international aviation and shipping, which account for 3% of global emissions and are tracked separately from national or regional totals, are expected to rise by 7.8% in 2024. BusinessLine
• [New] Emissions from international aviation and shipping are expected to jump by 7.8% in 2024, as air travel continues to recover from a drop in demand during the COVID-19 pandemic. ThePrint
• [New] International aviation and shipping (3% of the global total, and counted separately from national / regional totals) are projected to increase by 7.8% in 2024, but remain below their 2019 pre-pandemic level by 3.5%. ScienceDaily
• [New] To date, over 1.8 million hectares of Mexican farmland have been treated by approximately 2200 pilots using DJI Agriculture solutions. Morningstar, Inc.
• [New] Establishing green flight paths has the potential to not only drive decarbonization of the aviation sector, but also lead to international cooperation for the development of SAF, and the related clean technologies needed to achieve net-zero by 2050 on a global scale. Heriot-Watt University
• [New] The UAE and UK are both highly dependent on long-haul flights, so have a compelling opportunity to lead the establishment of green flight paths, to demonstrate and deploy sustainable aviation fuels. Heriot-Watt University
• [New] Integrating Renewable Fuels in Policy Frameworks: Bangladesh's energy policy could establish goals for renewable fuel adoption in sectors such as aviation and marine, which are harder to electrify. Eurasia Review
• [New] Pratt & Whitney to demonstrate hydrogen-fuelled turboprop tech: Pratt & Whitney Canada will demonstrate hydrogen combustion technology on a PW127XT regional turboprop engine as part of a project supported by Canada's Initiative for Sustainable Aviation Technology. Asian Aviation
• [New] Since both aircraft types are designed for long-haul flights, China Airlines could achieve long-term efficiency improvements and environmental friendliness through the purchase - a factor that is becoming increasingly important for many airlines around the world. Aviation.Direct
• [New] The aviation sector will continue to be a key driver of economic growth for Singapore and provide more and better jobs for Singaporeans. DFNI
• [New] SIA Engineering Company will carry out the retrofit in Singapore, with the first A350 - 900 long-haul aircraft entering service in the second quarter of 2026, followed by the first ULR variant in the first quarter of 2027. MarketScreener
• [New] Hill Aircraft has furthered its commitment in providing alternative jet fuel through an expanded support agreement with World Fuel Services (World Fuel), a World Kinect company, that will make it the first FBO in Georgia to offer dedicated Sustainable Aviation Fuel for business aviation customers. Biofuels Central
• [New] As the aviation industry moves toward the net zero target of 2050, hydrogen-powered aircraft are emerging as the only viable zero CO2 emission solution for airlines and operators seeking to future-proof operations. Cranfield Aerospace Solutions - Market Leader in Aerosp
• [New] Archer Aviation will provide Soracle, a new Japan Airlines and Sumitomo Corporation joint venture, with up to 100 Midnight eVTOL aircraft for air taxi operations in Japan. AviationSource News

Last updated: 24 November 2024