Can I run Windows on a new MacBook Air with Apple Silicon?

No, the new MacBook Airs can’t run Windows via Boot Camp, but you can use Parallels Desktop or CrossOver as workable alternatives. Parallels runs Windows 11 for ARM in a virtual machine with solid performance but worse battery life and some x86 app issues. CrossOver is cheaper and better for gaming, translating Windows API calls without needing a Windows license. For heavy tasks like CAD or AAA gaming, buy a used Intel Mac or a separate Windows machine instead.