Category: aviation
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Can the Chinese C919 Break the Airbus–Boeing Duopoly? A Historical, Critical & Futuristic Perspective
For nearly five decades, the global commercial aviation industry has functioned under a stable but highly concentrated power structure — the duopoly of Airbus and Boeing. From the 1980s onward, every serious challenger either faded (McDonnell Douglas), merged (Lockheed), or pivoted to niche markets (Bombardier, Embraer). The scale, certification barriers,…
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Flying into the Future: Why Decarbonizing the Aerospace Sector Is So Expensive—and How to Fix It
Decarbonizing the aerospace sector is among the most difficult and costly transitions in the global push for net-zero emissions. While sectors like energy and ground transportation have begun to pivot toward low-carbon models, aviation remains deeply entrenched in fossil fuel dependence and long asset cycles. What makes this transition particularly…
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Navigating the Sustainability Turbulence in the Aerospace Industry
The aerospace industry, a cornerstone of global transportation and innovation, now faces a monumental challenge: aligning its growth trajectory with the urgent demands of sustainability. With aviation emissions projected to potentially triple by 2050—rising from 2.5% to nearly 20% of global CO₂ emissions—the sector finds itself at the crossroads of…
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The Aerospace Industry in 2025: Soaring Ahead on Innovation, Demand, and Global Shifts
The aerospace industry stands as one of the most advanced and capital-intensive sectors in the global economy. Stretching beyond the bounds of Earth’s atmosphere, it encompasses the design, development, and manufacture of aircraft, spacecraft, missiles, and supporting systems such as propulsion engines and avionics. In 2025, this sector is not…