Future of Flight Industry Group
The Future of Flight Programme is governed by the Future of Flight Industry Group (FIGG). The FFIG brings together government and industry professionals to provide strategic direction and drive the growth of future of flight technologies, whilst ensuring safety, security and maintaining community engagement.
Members are selected for their expertise and experience, representing a cross-section of industry, communities and government.
The FFIG meets twice a year. It is chaired by the Minister for Aviation and co-chaired by an industry representative.
The FFIG members are:
- Amit Ganjoo, Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), ANRA Technologies
- Andrew Sage, Director, Safety Transformation, NATS
- Anne-Lise Scaillierez, Director and CEO, ARPAS
- Christopher Bradshaw, President and CEO, Bristow Group
- Duncan Walker, CEO and Founder, Skyports
- Gary Elliott, CEO, Aerospace Technology Institute
- Jayne Golding, Manager, Sustainable Aviation Test Environment, the Highlands and Islands Transport Partnership
- JoeBen Bevirt, Founder and CEO, Joby Aviation
- Kate Kennally, CEO, Cornwall Council
- Kevin Craven, Chief Executive, Aerospace, Defence and Security Group
- Louisa Smith, Chief Aviation Officer, Apian
- Marc Bailey, CEO, British Business and General Aviation Association and GA4Biz
- Neil Pakey, Chair, Regional and Business Airports Group
- Simon Masters, Deputy Director, Future Flight Challenge
- Rose Rouse, Chief Executive, Darlington Borough Council
- Sophie O’Sullivan, Director, Future Safety and Innovation, CAA
- Stuart Simpson, CEO, Vertical Aerospace
The Future of Flight Programme is a joint initiative between industry, communities and government. The programme unlocks the policy, regulatory and legislative framework needed to realise the benefits of new and emerging aviation technology for UK citizens, the economy and industry.
The Future of Flight Programme’s strategic objectives are:
- routine Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone operations by 2027
- commercial piloted electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) operations from 2028
Achieving these objectives will contribute to the government’s mission of kickstarting economic growth.
In 2025 to 2026, the programme was backed by over £20 million in funding, including support from Innovate UK to help industry commercialise innovations like drones and eVTOLs, and support for British businesses developing next‑generation aviation technology.
Related publications and press releases
- ‘Future of flight scenarios’
- ‘Over £4 million government backing for next-gen aviation technology projects’
- ‘Regulator’s roadmap unlocks economic and societal benefits of drones’
- ‘Groundbreaking roadmap for aircraft of the future released’
- ‘Over £20 million to help drones and flying taxis take to UK skies’