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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] Microsoft is rolling out a high-end generative AI system specifically built for scientific and academic research - and Princeton's New Jersey AI Hub will be one of only two global pilot locations. Tech Startups - Tech News, Tech Trends & Startup Fundin
• [New] In the CPS, the share of EVs in total car sales plateaus after 2035 at around 40%, and petrochemical feedstocks, aviation and trucks underpin growth in oil demand out to 113 mb/d in 2050. IEA
• [New] Dubai's flag-ship Dubai Future Foundation co-works with top industries to pilot disruptive tech and scale solutions citywide. Explore Dubai
• [New] Vietnam is set to pilot an online tax declaration portal this month, ahead of full implementation in January 2026. Bernama
• [New] The Nuclear Safety Design Agreement for the Aurora Fuel Fabrication Facility, where the fuel for Oklo's first commercial-scale Aurora powerhouse will be made, is the first under the US Department of Energy's Fuel Line Pilot Projects initiative and was approved in just under two weeks. Electricity Info
• [New] D-Matrix will use funds to scale manufacturing, software, and customer pilots - especially cloud and enterprise deployments that need high-throughput inference at lower TCO. Tech Startups - Tech News, Tech Trends & Startup Fundin
• [New] IAI will be convert six commercial planes into Indian Air Force refueling aircraft for $900 million. CAMERA
• [New] The aviation fuel ecosystem of 2030 will look fundamentally different from today's linear model, incorporating diverse feedstocks, multiple production pathways, and digital tracking systems that provide unprecedented transparency. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] China is expected to lead the regional growth with a projected CAGR of 11.5%, propelled by government support for domestic carbon fiber production, expanding aircraft manufacturing, and rapid EV adoption. openpr
• [New] SAF will reach 10% of global aviation fuel by 2030 and 30% by 2040. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] Global aviation infrastructure upgrades for SAF compatibility could exceed $150 billion over the next decade. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] The Harvard Business Review recently highlighted that feedstock constraints could limit SAF adoption to just 5-10% of total aviation fuel by 2030 unless alternative sources emerge. Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, Futu
• [New] Looking ahead, the aviation sector's AI journey in 2025 will hinge on collaboration between tech developers, regulators, and pilots. WebProNews
• [New] The push for AI in aviation is driven by pressing industry challenges, including supply chain delays projected to cost airlines $11 billion in 2025. WebProNews
• [New] The European Central Bank has officially moved to the next phase of its digital euro project, targeting potential issuance of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) in 2029, with a 2027 pilot contingent on legislation. U.S. interest rates uncertainty causes US$1.3b crypto s
• [New] By 2035, we can expect AI systems to serve as co-pilots for virtually all clinical decisions, analyzing patient data against millions of similar cases to suggest optimal treatment pathways. #1 Futurist Speaker on AI Leadership, Future of Work, F
• [New] The global air travel demand is projected to double by 2037, creating a substantial need for new aircraft and replacement parts. Precedence Research
• [New] Initial pilot projects will begin in Abu Dhabi and Dubai with five autonomous vehicles, followed by fleet conversions and the establishment of a local R&D and manufacturing base. Middle East Space Monitor by AzurX
• [New] JetNet, another aviation analyst, expects nearly 9,700 new business jets to be delivered globally through 2034. Deutsche Welle
• [New] Airbus underlined hydrogen's centrality to future single-aisle aircraft, keeping alive the ambition originally framed around a mid-2030s debut, even as recent updates acknowledge a longer pathway towards the mid-2040s. IBA Group
• [New] The electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft developer reported a wider-than-expected quarterly loss despite securing substantial new funding and announcing a significant Los Angeles airport acquisition. investing.com

Last updated: 16 November 2025