On October 24, 2024, the Aviation Forum Austria took place in Vienna, organised by the Federal Ministry for Climate Protection, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology (BMK) in collaboration with the FFG, Aviation Industry Austria and the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber. The annual platform provided decision-makers, experts and industry representatives with a stage to discuss current developments in aviation, with a focus on sustainability, artificial intelligence and the future of airports.

As part of the forum, another survey was conducted as part of the SORA4UAM project, this time with an expert audience from the aviation industry. As at previous events, participants were asked to rate the most important areas of application for drones. Here, too, it became clear that areas with social benefits – such as the environment, research and safety – were preferred. In contrast, logistics-related scenarios such as transport between warehouses or the last mile scored significantly lower. The results underscore that also among experts, the focus is on meaningful, public welfare-oriented technology development.