As Europe’s premier aerospace company, Airbus is a fixture in high-level bilateral and diplomatic dialogues globally. Meet its C-level EVP, President Airbus International, Wouter van Wersch, for an exclusive look at how geopolitics, industrial strategy, and aviation intersect at the highest levels.
In this candid conversation, drawing on nearly a decade of living in Singapore and his current global leadership role from headquarters, Wouter will share his perspective on why defense, industrial self-reliance, and economic stability are now deeply connected in today’s volatile world.
He’ll walk through how reliable aerospace supply chains keep regional economies steady through international shocks, and why cross-border collaboration is crucial for future stability. The discussion will also tackle where the aviation industry goes next, focusing on practical paths to scaling Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and how breakthrough tech, from AI and autonomous systems to hydrogen power, will transform both commercial and military flight.
Key Questions Answered in This Session:
- How does a strong domestic defense industry shield local economies from global trade
- Disruptions?
- What will it actually take to scale Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to meet energy and climate goals?
- How can regional and international partners collaborate better to speed up tech Adoption?
- Which emerging technologies, from AI to new propulsion systems, will matter most for the future of flight?
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