The business aviation sector has set itself some ambitious targets in terms of sustainability and emissions reduction. It is unlikely these goals will be reached without a broader take-up of sustainable fuel. But a key barrier to adoption remains the higher price of SAF versus traditional jet fuel.

Thales' TrUE AI is not so much a product as a new way of thinking and talking about AI-based security, the company says.

Already an avionics supplier, Collins now has been contracted to provide temperature and pressure controls for both pilot and equipment on board, and is to use an out-of-autoclave process to manufacture flight-control surfaces for the aircraft.