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Airline CEO Remco Althuis and Barry Discuss What the Airline Industry May Look Like in 2050

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Summary

In this podcast, Barry Eustance and Remco Althuis discuss the future of the airline industry, focusing on the demand and capacity challenges that will shape aviation by 2050.

They explore the impact of global population growth, economic development, and the rise of new aircraft manufacturers, particularly from China.

The conversation also touches on the technological advancements in aircraft power sources, the management of air traffic, and the investment landscape in the aviation sector.

Takeaways

  • Global aviation is driven by population growth and wealth development.
  • There is a clear linkage between GDP per capita and air travel demand.
  • Aircraft supply is currently throttled by production limitations.
  • Chinese manufacturers like COMAC are emerging as significant players.
  • Air traffic management will need to adapt to increasing drone and EV traffic.
  • Legacy aircraft will continue to operate alongside new technologies.
  • Investment in aviation is cautious post-pandemic, affecting capacity growth.
  • The future of aviation will see a mix of traditional and sustainable power sources.
  • Geopolitical factors will influence the global aviation market.
  • The airline industry must navigate complex supply chain challenges.

    • Titles

    • Aviation in 2050: Trends and Predictions
    • The Future of Air Travel: Demand vs. Supply

      • Sound Bites

      • "The production needs to be ramped up."
      • "The market will grow quite fast out of Africa."
      • "The investment returns are going to be like?"

        • Chapters

        00:00 Introduction to Future Aviation Trends

        05:00 Demand and Capacity Dynamics in Aviation

        09:19 Geopolitical Influences on Aircraft Supply

        13:06 Technological Innovations in Aviation

        16:41 The Future of Air Travel and Sustainability

        20:28 Challenges and Opportunities Ahead

        24:20 Looking Towards 2050: The Aviation Landscape

         

        Useful Links


        The Sixsess Consultancy’s Training Courses

        https://sixsess.org/training/

         

        The Sixsess Consultancy’s About Page

        https://sixsess.org/about-us/

         

        Barry Eustance’s LinkedIn

        https://www.linkedin.com/in/barry-eustance/

         

        Remco Althuis LinkedIn

        https://www.linkedin.com/in/remco-althuis-13416b1/

         

        The Just Great People YouTube Playlist

        https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1mLL4YkJ9LEUPsjaZwBLAjoR-h8YEXpu

        Remco and Barry’s Previous Podcast
        https://youtu.be/5XisfkAsKt0?si=Sgb_U5snRPeauS1u


        OAG Analysis – The World’s Busiest Flight Routes
        https://www.oag.com/busiest-routes-right-now

        Our World in Data – Air Trips v GDP/capita

        https://ourworldindata.org/grapher/number-air-trips-vs-gdp


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