The future of air travel is not just about flying cleaner—it’s about reimagining domestic aviation entirely. The NextGen Air Mobility Roundtable, taking place on May 8, 2025, will mark the beginning of a new chapter in sustainable air travel, bringing together industry leaders to launch the Pathfinder Initiative—a blueprint for the next generation of regional flight networks.
What is the Pathfinder Initiative?
The Pathfinder Initiative is more than a vision—it’s a practical framework for building a new domestic air travel ecosystem powered by Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF), hydrogen, and electric propulsion. It aims to:
✔ Establish new flight routes connecting underserved regions.
✔ Develop modern airports and airfields built for next-generation aircraft.
✔ Integrate off-grid energy solutions, including modular reactors for clean power.
✔ Support the growth of SAF production and hydrogen refueling hubs.
✔ Create a seamless multi-modal transport system, linking flights with AI-powered mobility solutions.
Why This Matters Now
Regional aviation in the UK has faced decline, with traditional carriers reducing domestic routes due to economic and environmental pressures. However, new aircraft and propulsion technologies offer a unique opportunity to build an entirely new market—one that is not dependent on legacy airlines but designed around efficiency, sustainability, and convenience.
The Pathfinder Initiative provides a structured approach to implementing the infrastructure, policy, and investment needed to make this happen. More importantly, it creates the demand necessary for next-generation aircraft to thrive, ensuring that SAF, hydrogen, and electric aviation technologies have a market to operate in rather than waiting for incremental adoption.
The Key Discussions at the Roundtable
Industry leaders, investors, and policymakers will address:
How do we create a new domestic air travel system that is viable, scalable, and sustainable?
What policy incentives and regulatory frameworks are needed to accelerate adoption?
How can we ensure that new aviation fuels and propulsion technologies are commercially viable?
Should NextGen Aviation integrate with existing domestic carriers or create an entirely separate market?
What infrastructure developments are required to support off-grid energy and modern airfields?
A Call to Action
The NextGen Air Mobility Roundtable is more than just another aviation discussion—it is a working session for real change. By launching the Pathfinder Initiative, we will create a practical roadmap to deploy sustainable regional aviation at scale.
The time to act is now. The UK is uniquely positioned to lead the future of flight, but it requires bold collaboration and commitment from across the industry. Join us as we take the first steps toward a cleaner, smarter, and more connected aviation future.