The aviation industry faces a critical workforce crunch heading into 2026, with North America alone projecting a peak pilot shortage of around 24,000 this year, part of a broader need for over 1.4 million new aviation professionals globally in the coming decade. Retirements, training backlogs, and post-pandemic attrition have compounded the issue, constraining capacity even…
The aviation industry’s commitment to net-zero CO₂ emissions by 2050 is laudable, and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) stands as the cornerstone near- and medium-term solution. SAF can deliver up to 80% lifecycle emissions reductions compared to conventional jet fuel, serves as a “drop-in” replacement compatible with existing aircraft and infrastructure, and is projected to contribute…
The global aviation sector has staged a remarkable recovery since the depths of the COVID-19 crisis, with passenger traffic surpassing pre-pandemic levels and industry revenues approaching or exceeding $1 trillion in recent years. Demand remains robust, driven by resurgent international travel, emerging market growth, and sustained leisure travel trends. However, this boom feels increasingly fragile…
