Call for Insights: Quantum Technology Applications in Aviation

Closed 12 Sep 2025

Opened 4 Aug 2025

Contact

Horizon.scanning@caa.co.uk

Overview

The Civil Aviation Authority is exploring the potential applications of quantum technologies in aviation.

We invite experts, researchers, and industry professionals to share insights, ideas, and use cases that could shape the future of aviation.

What happens next

This call for insights aims to support proactive regulatory research and strategic planning for the integration of quantum technologies within the UK civil aviation sector.

Audiences

  • Aerodrome Operators
  • Air Navigation Service Providers
  • Air taxi operators
  • Air traffic control staff
  • Airport operators
  • Airworthiness maintenance organisations
  • ATS initial training organisations
  • Business Aviation
  • Cargo shippers
  • Commercial airlines
  • Eurocontrol
  • European Aviation Safety Agency
  • European Commission
  • FISO licence holders
  • Flight operations
  • Government departments
  • Ground handling providers
  • Industry representative bodies
  • International Civil Aviation Organization
  • Military
  • National representative organisations or institutes
  • Regulatory bodies
  • RFFS Training Providers
  • Spaceflight
  • Tour operators
  • Training organisations
  • Travel agents
  • UAV operators

Interests

  • Air Traffic Control
  • Airspace change proposals
  • Airspace design, categorisation and access
  • Airspace investment
  • Airworthiness
  • Capacity
  • Economic regulation
  • FISO training, qualification and licensing
  • Flightpaths