World Economic Forum – Global Aviation Sustainability Outlook 2026, Mar 2026

Summary

This report presents the sustainability outlook of the global aviation industry for 2026.

It covers progress made in 2025 and expectations for 2026, focusing on technology trends such as Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), hydrogen and hybrid aircraft, AI for efficiency, as well as policy, geopolitical, economic, and wider industry trends impacting aviation sustainability worldwide.

Region: Global

Published: April 2026

Author(s): World Economic Forum

Language: English

Tech drivers: AI Blockchain Cybersecurity and privacy Mobile Quantum Computing Robotics Standards and interoperability

Social drivers: Diversity and equality Pandemics Sustainability and ethics

Geopolitical drivers: Economic conditions Political instability and conflicts Regulatory changes Supply chains disruption Workforce availability

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