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An invigorating session at the Viasat theatre highlighted the role that young talent will play in future skies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tomorrows Voices \u2013 The Next Generation of Aerospace: What Does the Industry Expect from You? (supported by CAAS) <\/strong>discussedthe need for a diverse skillset in an increasingly complex operating environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To an extent, it is a numbers game. Air travel will double in the next two decades and the industry will need people to service the demand. But the industry is also changing, with new technologies, innovative business models and streamlined procedures coming to the fore. That will require new ways of thinking and innovative approaches to challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It was noted that \u201cnot all new ideas are good but it\u2019s always good to have new ideas\u201d. And this is where a younger generation will help as they use their digital-native skills push the boundaries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The time taken to implement solutions in the industry is a concern for younger talent, however, and \u2013 with safety as a top priority \u2013 new ideas can\u2019t always be immediately actioned. Perseverance is therefore a key industry requirement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This brought to the fore an important point: younger generations do not necessarily think of a career in the same way as previous generations and moving jobs and industries is becoming the norm. Air traffic management often requires a specialised skillset and years of training, so a delicate balancing act is required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One way forward is ensuring multiple pathways into the industry so that all interested parties, no matter their location or background, have an opportunity to join aviation and have a successful career. The increasing movement of the workforce could also be a positive as aviation encompasses such a wide range of abilities and interests that different backgrounds will be welcomed. Diversity in its broadest sense will be integral to the industry\u2019s future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the industry will also insist that this diversity is aligned with its objectives. Teamwork was therefore highlighted as an essential skill going forward. Those coming into the industry will need to further the collaboration that already exists both within an organisation and with the wider industry. There will be a need to bring solutions to the table, but an open-minded, emotionally intelligent approach is necessary to accept modifications and improvements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Naturally enough, skills in new technologies will be essential. This was described as \u201cnon-negotiable\u201d. Even so, technical ability will never be the complete answer to industry needs. Rather, technologies are tools to help. Artificial intelligence (AI) will be harnessed in multiple areas, and coupled with automation, will do many of the routine tasks to help mitigate the impact of sheer traffic volume. Human oversight is still envisaged, however, and the next generation of air traffic personnel will be engaged in value-added services and making creative decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Overall, the industry will demand several key attributes from new talent, including passion, adaptability, cross-disciplinary, digital fluency and sustainability awareness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The panellists<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ben Stanley, <\/strong>Firstfruits Services CEO<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maria Crespo, <\/strong>NAV Portugal Head of Work Relations<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Michiel van Dorst, <\/strong>Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunication of Bahrain<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Civil Aviation Advisor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mildred Troegeler, <\/strong>The Boeing Company Executive liaison to ICAO & Director, Global Regulatory Strategy<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Patrick Ky, <\/strong>International Centre for Aviation Innovation CEO<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anusha Aravind, <\/strong>Euroavia<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":13757,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"CBBTypography":[]},"news-category":[59],"news-date":[62,80],"class_list":["post-13756","news","type-news","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","news-category-aswt","news-date-62","news-date-thursday-2025"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nThe need for innovative thinking in aviation - Airspace World 2026<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/airspaceworld.com\/blog\/news\/the-need-for-innovative-thinking-in-aviation\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_GB\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"The need for innovative thinking in aviation - Airspace World 2026\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"An invigorating session at the Viasat theatre highlighted the role that young talent will play in future skies. 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