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Press Release: Global Commercial Drone Fleet to Surpass 5.6 Million by 2050 says Valour Consultancy

AAM, Aviation, Press ReleasesBy Caroline Fearnley 12th June 2026

June 12 2026, 15:00 British Summer Time (BST) London. Valour Consultancy’s latest research forecasts that the global commercial fleet of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), or drones, will exceed 5.6 million aircraft by 2050. Its new report, “The Future of Commercial Drones – 2026”, covers delivery, inspection and surveillance, and agricultural applications, and complements the firm’s recently published “The Future of Advanced Air Mobility” study. The agricultural market is already mature, particularly in China where DJI alone…

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Press Release: Valour Consultancy Projects Almost 7,000 eVTOL Air Taxis by 2050

AAM, Aviation, Press ReleasesBy Caroline Fearnley 10th June 2026

June 10 2026, 17:00 British Summer Time (BST) London. According to a new report by Valour Consultancy, “The Future of Advanced Air Mobility – 2026”, the in-service fleet of passenger electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) “air taxis” will reach 6,824 by 2050. Whilst more conservative than other headline-grabbing forecasts that imply rapid and widespread deployment, it is one grounded in aviation precedent. According to report author Craig Foster, outside China, take-off and…

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Key Headlines from Valour Consultancy’s Q1 2026 Maritime Connectivity Market Tracker Update

Industry News, MaritimeBy Caroline Fearnley 26th May 2026

We’re delighted to announce the arrival of our Q1 2026 Maritime Connectivity Market Tracker data instalment, featuring new insights on Starlink Maritime deployments and revenues, Inmarsat Nexus and OneWeb’s activations, offshore energy sub-segments, and annualised revenues per service provider. This service complements our flagship report, “The Future of Maritime Connectivity” offering a granular deep dive into installation…

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My First Experience with the EU-EES: Promises v Realities at the Border

Airports, BordersBy Caroline Fearnley 14th May 2026

Introduction Over the UK bank holiday weekend in April, I travelled to Luxembourg and experienced the EU’s European Union Entry/Exit System (EES) for the first time, with my entry and exit recorded electronically to enable real-time tracking of movements. This is something I have been taking note of with our new report, “Smart Borders 2026:…

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Rerouting the Baggage Journey: From Fragmentation to Integration

Airports, BordersBy Caroline Fearnley 14th May 2026

Introduction With global passenger volumes continuing to rise, forecast to reach over 12 billion by 2030, an increase of 22% from 2025, airports face increasing operational pressures across every stage of the passenger journey. While significant investment has been made to streamline passenger processing through the integration of biometrics and automation, the systems responsible for…

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After Years of Anticipation, China’s IFC Boom Is Finally on the Horizon – Valour Consultancy Forecasts More Than 2,000 New Installations

Aviation, Press ReleasesBy Caroline Fearnley 13th May 2026

May 14th 2026, 15:00 British Summer Time (BST) London. According to a new report by Valour Consultancy, “In-Flight Connectivity: China and India Deep Dive – 2026”, the number of connected commercial aircraft in China will reach more than 2,300 by 2035, up from just over 400 today. This will mark a new era where IFC…

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Valour Consultancy Completes Hat-Trick With Third King’s Award for Enterprise

Press Releases, ValourBy Caroline Fearnley 6th May 2026

London, May 6th, 2026, 12:30 British Summer Time (BST) Valour Consultancy, a provider of premium market intelligence and consulting services, is delighted to announce that it has today been honoured with its third King’s Award for Enterprise. The company, which also won a Queen’s Award for Enterprise in 2020 and the inaugural King’s Award for…

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Amadeus’ Move for IDEMIA Public Security – Will It Stick or Twist on New Markets?

Airports, Borders, Industry NewsBy Caroline Fearnley 1st May 2026

The proposed €1.2 billion acquisition of IDEMIA’s Public Security (IPS) division by Amadeus IT Group marks a significant step in the continued convergence of travel technology and government border infrastructure. It is also one of the most consequential developments in the evolution of the airport and border technology ecosystem in recent years, following several other…

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Can Amazon Close the Gap on Starlink? Valour Consultancy’s New Report Assesses the Battle Defining the Future of the In-Flight Connectivity Market

Aviation, Industry NewsBy Caroline Fearnley 29th April 2026

A new battle for the future of in-flight connectivity (IFC) is taking shape – and this time, one of the world’s most powerful technology companies is entering the arena. Valour Consultancy’s lead IFEC analyst, David Whelan, is set to begin work on our forthcoming “Amazon Leo: Aviation Deep Dive – 2026” report this May, offering…

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PRESS RELEASE: PLANES, VEHICLES & VESSELS EMBRACE LEO CONNECTIVITY WITH FLAT PANEL ANTENNA SHIPMENTS PROJECTED TO REACH HALF A MILLION BY 2035

Aviation, Maritime, Mobility, Press ReleasesBy Caroline Fearnley 15th April 2026

London, April 15th, 2026, 11:00 British Summer Time (BST) Flat panel antennas are moving firmly into the mainstream, with shipments across aviation, land mobility and maritime projected to approach half a million units by 2035, according to Valour Consultancy’s new report titled ‘The Future of Flat Panel Antennas – 2026’. The company’s previous analysis, published in 2023, projected flat panel shipments to reach…

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Navarino Group: New Beginnings on the Horizon

Industry News, MaritimeBy Caroline Fearnley 14th April 2026

Introduction At the start of 2026, Navarino Group announced a partnership with ICG, which saw the global asset manager acquire a stake in Navarino, leading to an agreement between the group’s founders, Dimitris and Panos Tsikopoulos, to buy out Viasat’s minority 49 per cent stake in the entity. This move won’t surprise many industry folk,…

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An Analyst’s Opinion of PTE 2026 – An Ecosystem Evolving to Ease Seamless Adoption

Airports, BordersBy Caroline Fearnley 9th April 2026

Walking the floor at PTE 2026 in London, several things stood out to me: the hustle and bustle of the event, the conversations happening around me, and, of course, the solutions on show that promise to reshape the passenger journey. However, one of the most striking aspects was the fragmented nature of the event. There…

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Press Release: Global Commercial Drone Fleet to Surpass 5.6 Million by 2050 says Valour Consultancy

Press Release: Valour Consultancy Projects Almost 7,000 eVTOL Air Taxis by 2050

Key Headlines from Valour Consultancy’s Q1 2026 Maritime Connectivity Market Tracker Update

My First Experience with the EU-EES: Promises v Realities at the Border

Rerouting the Baggage Journey: From Fragmentation to Integration

After Years of Anticipation, China’s IFC Boom Is Finally on the Horizon – Valour Consultancy Forecasts More Than 2,000 New Installations

Valour Consultancy Completes Hat-Trick With Third King’s Award for Enterprise

Amadeus’ Move for IDEMIA Public Security – Will It Stick or Twist on New Markets?

Can Amazon Close the Gap on Starlink? Valour Consultancy’s New Report Assesses the Battle Defining the Future of the In-Flight Connectivity Market

PRESS RELEASE: PLANES, VEHICLES & VESSELS EMBRACE LEO CONNECTIVITY WITH FLAT PANEL ANTENNA SHIPMENTS PROJECTED TO REACH HALF A MILLION BY 2035

Navarino Group: New Beginnings on the Horizon

An Analyst’s Opinion of PTE 2026 – An Ecosystem Evolving to Ease Seamless Adoption

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