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How are New Technologies Transforming the Future of Flight?

Advancing aircraft safety, durability and efficiency

6 November 2025 I 15:00 - 15:50 GMT I 10:00 EST - 10:50 EST I Webinar

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How can advanced technologies redefine aviation’s future?

From advanced propulsion systems to enhanced passenger experiences, the aviation sector is undergoing its most exciting and profound transformation in decades. Airbus forecasts a global market for 43,420 new passenger and freight aircraft over the next 20 years to meet growing demand. Industry expertise and resources are being channelled into designing, developing and deploying cutting-edge technologies to increase efficiency and performance and reshape the future of flight.

Join the Financial Times, in partnership with CFM International, for a live webinar on 6 November. How are new technologies transforming the future of flight? Our expert panel will discuss the challenges of aircraft development and share insights into optimising the value of innovation to drive growth and improve the evolution of flight.

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World-Class Business Leaders and Speakers

Pierre Cottenceau

Vice President, Engineering, Research & Technology

Safran Aircraft Engines

Frank Haselbach

Senior Vice President, Head of Propulsion Engineering

Airbus

Arjan Hegeman

Vice President, Future of Flight

GE Aerospace

Sylvia Pfeifer

Aerospace & Defence Industries Correspondent

Financial Times

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RESHAPING FLIGHT

How are aviation leaders reimagining propulsion systems and aircraft design?

ACCELERATING TRANSFORMATION

How are AI-powered technologies redefining the R&D agenda and simplifying and speeding up development cycles?

RISK MANAGEMENT

Where are the opportunities to optimise engine diagnostics, fuel consumption and fleet planning?

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New approaches and strategies to help win market share

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