Rising fuel costs, environmental concerns, and airspace congestion pose formidable obstacles to sustainable growth.
Challenges and Opportunities: Despite its many successes, commercial aviation faces significant challenges in the 21st century. Rising fuel costs, environmental concerns, and airspace congestion pose formidable obstacles to sustainable growth. Additionally, the COVID-19 pandemic dealt a severe blow to the industry, causing unprecedented disruptions and financial losses. However, amid these challenges lie opportunities for innovation and adaptation. Electric propulsion, sustainable aviation fuels, and next-generation air traffic management systems promise to reshape the future of air travel, making it more efficient, affordable, and eco-friendly.