Webinar: The future of aviation: Innovation, jobs, and economic impact

The Air Transport Action Group (ATAG) and Cranfield University hosted an insightful webinar on Wednesday 28 May. 

About the webinar

The event explored aviation’s role in global economic development, trade and connectivity while addressing the key challenges shaping its future. Discussions covered the future of air transport and the way ahead – from the transition to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), to innovations driving net-zero goals and the evolving workforce needed to shape the future of the sector. There was a particular focus on:

• Aviation’s impact on global trade and economic development
• Air transport’s energy transition / net zero carbon emissions
• Workforce and skills needed for aviation’s future.

Speakers and panelists

• Haldane Dodd, Executive Director, ATAG
• Upul Wijayantha, Head of Hydrogen Integration Research Centre, Cranfield University
• Robert Harrison, Head of the National Flying Laboratory Centre, Cranfield University
• Anna Liznerova, Senior Analyst, SkyNRG.

Event recording