Weekly global economic update
Three-quarters of economists cut their 2025 global growth forecast, bringing the median to 2.7% from 3.0% in a January poll. The International Monetary Fund also downgraded its global growth forecast to 2.8%. Link: https://www.deloitte.com/us/en/insights/topics/economy/global-economic-outlook/weekly-update.html
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Vertical Aerospace and Bristow Expand Partnership to Launch Commercial eVTOL Fleet
Vertical Aerospace is expanding its eVTOL ecosystem, with Bristow Group set to purchase up to 50 VX4 aircraft, with an option for an additional 50. The collaboration includes turnkey operations—pilots, maintenance, infrastructure—aimed at reducing direct operating costs by 60–70%. This landmark partnership aims to make eVTOLs a sustainable and accessible mode of urban transportation on …
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Siemens CEO shares insights on emerging technology innovation trends”
In a wide-ranging interview with China’s Bastille Post (via CCTV), Busch emphasizes four major innovation trends reshaping industry: circular economy, AI-native systems, quantum computing, and fusion. He observes AI agents penetrating all markets and predicts future managers will oversee both humans and AI—while also highlighting the importance of resource recycling and sustainability. Link: Bastille Post …
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