Parameter overview

Market segments are defined based on travel distance. Different ranges require different aircraft and result in different travel experiences. This layer can inform operators in building new routes and business models while also informing manufacturers of potential future demand for aircraft and travel needs.
In this first version of the roadmap, we discern five market segments based on future travel range:
● Ultra-Short Range: <50 km
● Short Range: 50 - 1500 km
● Medium Range: 1500 - 4000 km
● Long Range: 4000 - 10000 km
● Ultra-Long Range: >10000 km

Aircraft are designed for specific operating ranges. This layer reflects the types and configurations of aircraft.
This layer currently includes four broad aircraft types, listed below. In future versions, additional configurations will be added and linked to the relevant layers.
● Urban Air Mobility aircraft
● Short haul aircraft
● Medium haul aircraft
● (Ultra) Long haul aircraft

The technology layer contains all the technology bricks identified by experts during the Think Tank sessions.
These technology bricks are connected to milestones that require the development of these technologies. During the first series of Think Tank sessions, seven main technological themes were identified:
● Energy carriers
● Operational technologies
● Aircraft structures
● Aircraft propulsion
● Active aircraft control
● Data-transfer technologies
● Net-zero technologies

The resources layer describes resources that are needed to develop the markets, aircraft, products, services, and technologies.
These resources were identified from the Think Tank sessions and were categorised under:
● Material resources
● Certification & standards
● Human resources & staffing
● Financial resources
● Fundamental & applied research
● Organisational resources