Panel Discussion: Unlocking the Potential of Higher Airspace

With growing demand for high-altitude operations (HAO), this session will explore how platforms like stratospheric balloons and solar-powered aircraft can revolutionise connectivity, surveillance, and environmental monitoring.

The session will open with brief presentations from Sceye and Stratospheric Platforms on their latest HAO activities. A panel discussion will follow, bringing together industry leaders and regulators to address key challenges in integrating HAO into existing airspace, focusing on regulatory frameworks, cross-border coordination, and the role of automation in ensuring safe, efficient operations.