AIN Media Group is launching a conference to address the technologies, challenges, and strategies that will shape commercial aviation over the next decade. The Strategic Outlook: Commercial Aviation Roadmap (SOCAR 2027) summit will be held August 10 and 11 in Alexandria, Virginia. Discussions led by the editorial team at the company’s Leeham News & Analysis (LNA) will provide exclusive, in-depth coverage of the airline sector.
“SOCAR will bring together expert perspectives on the aircraft programs, technologies, and industrial capabilities that will define the next decade,” LNA editor Howard Hardee explained. “Discussions will draw on industry insight and independent analysis, helping leaders balance competing priorities and make better-informed decisions.”
Summit sessions will be led by Hardee, as well as LNA senior analyst Bjorn Fehrm, who has professional experience in aerospace engineering. They will be inviting industry experts to share their perspectives on the long-term forces shaping commercial aerospace.
“The sector faces pivotal decisions. New aircraft programs, emerging propulsion technologies, advanced materials, and supply-chain constraints are driving innovation—and uncertainty,” Hardee said. “What will the next single- and twin-aisle aircraft look like? Will open rotor engine designs compete successfully with next-generation turbofans? How will new materials transform wing and fuselage designs? Industry benefits when leaders step back, challenge assumptions, and consider long-term demands.”
SOCAR 2027 agenda and speakers will be announced in the coming months, and individual tickets will go on sale in the first quarter. Sponsorship opportunities are available for the event, which will start with a welcome reception on the evening of August 9. For more information, contact [email protected].
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