Boeing is the world's largest aerospace company, with annual revenue of $86.6 billion and over 168,000 employees. It produces commercial and military aircraft, satellites, weapons systems, and other aerospace technology. Boeing uses various health monitoring systems to monitor aircraft components like engines, structures, and hydraulics for issues. This includes sensors that track usage, loads, vibrations, temperatures and other metrics. The data is transmitted in real-time during flights and analyzed to detect potential problems. More than 65 airlines and 2,000 aircraft worldwide use Boeing's Airplane Health Monitoring system to reduce delays, cancellations and diversions.
This document discusses the impact of information technology on the airline industry. It describes how IT has revolutionized aircraft systems through digital "glass cockpit" displays, improved sensors, advanced autopilot and flight management systems, and electronic documentation. IT also aids air traffic management through radar and weather data integration. In the airline system, IT improves coordination of flight operations through ACARS messaging and enhances passenger services with computerized reservations and online/kiosk check-in. The internet has significantly impacted the airline business model by enabling online ticket sales and improving cost efficiency. While IT has reduced airline costs, the industry has also experienced volatility in profits over time.
This document summarizes a GAO report on efforts by the Federal Aviation Administration and U.S. airlines to implement Flight Operational Quality Assurance (FOQA) programs. FOQA programs involve analyzing flight data from regular airline flights to identify potential safety problems before they cause accidents. The report finds that FOQA programs have identified previously unknown safety issues at some airlines and helped quantify known problems. FOQA data has led airlines to take corrective actions to enhance safety. However, data protection concerns among airlines and pilots around FOQA data use could impede full implementation of these programs in the U.S.
Keynote Predictive Maintenance in Aviation Sander De Bree
Using big data in aircraft maintenance – a practical guide on how data in aircraft maintenance can be used for predictive analytical purposes.
Over recent years the topic of data being produced by aircraft has taken centre stage in the pursuit of enabling predictive analytical capabilities in aircraft maintenance. During this presentation we will dive into various aspects of data of aircraft, get familiar with some terminology and how data can be used to enable predictive analytics within maintenance & engineering. In addition, we will look at a real airline business use case that has applied the full methodology and how they have benefitted from this.
This document establishes requirements for service providers in India to develop and implement a Safety Management System (SMS) in compliance with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) standards. It lays out the framework for SMS, including four components and twelve key elements that must be incorporated. The framework components are safety policy and objectives, safety risk management, safety assurance, and safety promotion. The document provides detailed definitions of terms related to SMS and specifies requirements for service providers to define their safety policy, conduct hazard identification and risk assessment, monitor safety performance, manage changes, and promote safety training.
SMS Pro is a web-based aviation safety management system that facilitates compliance with ICAO and other regulatory agency SMS requirements. It allows for customized configurations based on company size, including the ability to have multiple portals, divisions, and departments. The system contains over 50 modules that support the four pillars of SMS - safety policy, risk management, safety assurance, and safety promotion. It is designed to securely manage safety data for organizations of all sizes, from small single-portal configurations to large setups with multiple interconnected portals.
1. The document provides guidance on safety critical spare parts for companies to consider when developing a Safety Management System. It discusses key industry requirements and definitions related to safety critical equipment and spare parts.
2. Safety critical spare parts are spare components associated with maintaining safety critical equipment, which is equipment where a single failure could lead to a hazardous situation or accident. The document recommends companies identify safety critical systems and carry appropriate safety critical spare parts to avoid failures and allow recovery from incidents.
3. The Safety Management System should include processes for hazard identification, risk assessment, and determining risk controls. Safety critical spare parts should be identified and procedures developed for their procurement, inventory, and use as part of the planned maintenance system.
The document discusses the requirements and guidelines for Minimum Equipment Lists (MELs) and cockpit/emergency checklists as per Indian regulations. It states that aircraft cannot fly with unaddressed defects unless permitted by the approved MEL. MELs are developed based on the Master Minimum Equipment List issued by the aircraft manufacturer and categorize equipment defects based on the required repair time. Operators are responsible for following MEL guidelines and ensuring unaddressed defects do not compromise safety. Cockpit and emergency checklists containing inspection and emergency action items must be carried on board aircraft as per regulations.
Design and implementation of airline flight information systemEMMANUEL FRESHMAN
This document discusses the design and implementation of an airline flight information system for Air Nigeria airline as part of a university project. It provides background information on Air Nigeria, describes some of the issues with their existing manual system, and outlines the goals and objectives of developing a new computerized airline reservation system. The project will analyze Air Nigeria's current processes, design a new automated system, test the system, and provide documentation.
This document discusses the impact of information technology on the airline industry. It describes how IT has revolutionized aircraft systems through digital "glass cockpit" displays, improved sensors, advanced autopilot and flight management systems, and electronic documentation. IT also aids air traffic management through radar and weather data integration. In the airline system, IT improves coordination of flight operations through ACARS messaging and enhances passenger services with computerized reservations and online/kiosk check-in. The internet has significantly impacted the airline business model by enabling online ticket sales and improving cost efficiency. While IT has reduced airline costs, the industry has also experienced volatility in profits over time.
This document summarizes a GAO report on efforts by the Federal Aviation Administration and U.S. airlines to implement Flight Operational Quality Assurance (FOQA) programs. FOQA programs involve analyzing flight data from regular airline flights to identify potential safety problems before they cause accidents. The report finds that FOQA programs have identified previously unknown safety issues at some airlines and helped quantify known problems. FOQA data has led airlines to take corrective actions to enhance safety. However, data protection concerns among airlines and pilots around FOQA data use could impede full implementation of these programs in the U.S.
Keynote Predictive Maintenance in Aviation Sander De Bree
Using big data in aircraft maintenance – a practical guide on how data in aircraft maintenance can be used for predictive analytical purposes.
Over recent years the topic of data being produced by aircraft has taken centre stage in the pursuit of enabling predictive analytical capabilities in aircraft maintenance. During this presentation we will dive into various aspects of data of aircraft, get familiar with some terminology and how data can be used to enable predictive analytics within maintenance & engineering. In addition, we will look at a real airline business use case that has applied the full methodology and how they have benefitted from this.
This document establishes requirements for service providers in India to develop and implement a Safety Management System (SMS) in compliance with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) standards. It lays out the framework for SMS, including four components and twelve key elements that must be incorporated. The framework components are safety policy and objectives, safety risk management, safety assurance, and safety promotion. The document provides detailed definitions of terms related to SMS and specifies requirements for service providers to define their safety policy, conduct hazard identification and risk assessment, monitor safety performance, manage changes, and promote safety training.
SMS Pro is a web-based aviation safety management system that facilitates compliance with ICAO and other regulatory agency SMS requirements. It allows for customized configurations based on company size, including the ability to have multiple portals, divisions, and departments. The system contains over 50 modules that support the four pillars of SMS - safety policy, risk management, safety assurance, and safety promotion. It is designed to securely manage safety data for organizations of all sizes, from small single-portal configurations to large setups with multiple interconnected portals.
1. The document provides guidance on safety critical spare parts for companies to consider when developing a Safety Management System. It discusses key industry requirements and definitions related to safety critical equipment and spare parts.
2. Safety critical spare parts are spare components associated with maintaining safety critical equipment, which is equipment where a single failure could lead to a hazardous situation or accident. The document recommends companies identify safety critical systems and carry appropriate safety critical spare parts to avoid failures and allow recovery from incidents.
3. The Safety Management System should include processes for hazard identification, risk assessment, and determining risk controls. Safety critical spare parts should be identified and procedures developed for their procurement, inventory, and use as part of the planned maintenance system.
The document discusses the requirements and guidelines for Minimum Equipment Lists (MELs) and cockpit/emergency checklists as per Indian regulations. It states that aircraft cannot fly with unaddressed defects unless permitted by the approved MEL. MELs are developed based on the Master Minimum Equipment List issued by the aircraft manufacturer and categorize equipment defects based on the required repair time. Operators are responsible for following MEL guidelines and ensuring unaddressed defects do not compromise safety. Cockpit and emergency checklists containing inspection and emergency action items must be carried on board aircraft as per regulations.
Design and implementation of airline flight information systemEMMANUEL FRESHMAN
This document discusses the design and implementation of an airline flight information system for Air Nigeria airline as part of a university project. It provides background information on Air Nigeria, describes some of the issues with their existing manual system, and outlines the goals and objectives of developing a new computerized airline reservation system. The project will analyze Air Nigeria's current processes, design a new automated system, test the system, and provide documentation.
This document describes an Airline Flight Schedule Notification Application (AFSNA) that is designed to notify users about flight timings and related information. The system includes an admin module to enter flight details and timing, which are then displayed on other airport systems. It allows travelers and airport staff to view real-time flight schedule and status information. The system has modules for user profiles, dashboard, airline/flight/airport management, and updating flight schedules and statuses. It is intended to provide convenient access to flight information and improve communication between airports. Future work could include notifications, responsive design, mobile apps, ticket services, and security enhancements. The system aims to save time for users by centralizing access to airline scheduling data.
This document discusses avionics systems used in aircraft. It states that avionics systems are dependent on electronics and account for a significant portion of an aircraft's total cost, ranging from 30% to over 75% depending on the aircraft type. The key roles of avionics systems are to enable safe and efficient mission accomplishment for military aircraft and air traffic control and all-weather operation for civil aircraft. Important considerations in avionics system design include increased safety, reliability, maintainability, and reduction in life cycle costs. The document outlines various avionics components, subsystems, architectures, and display technologies used in aircraft.
This document outlines requirements for flight safety awareness and accident/incident prevention programs for operators in India. Key points include:
1. Operators must establish a dedicated flight safety department and develop a flight safety manual detailing their safety policies and program.
2. The program should include safety training, documentation systems, audits, investigation of accidents/incidents and reactive/proactive measures to identify hazards and prevent occurrences.
3. Operators must conduct safety promotion meetings, ensure proper maintenance, training, manuals/records, facilities and security programs are in place. The goal is to anticipate safety issues and shift from reactive to proactive safety practices.
Multi-Country Analysis of Strategic Information Management in the Airlines Industry: a comparative assessment for the United States, China, and South Africa
This document outlines the requirements and procedures for an airline's Flight Safety Documentation System (FSDS). Key points include:
- The FSDS is a set of interrelated documentation that compiles information necessary for flight and ground operations.
- Airlines are required to establish an effective FSDS and incorporate procedures for its development, monitoring, and adherence in their Flight Safety Manual.
- Developing an FSDS is a complete process, and changes to any document may affect the entire system. The process includes planning, design, review, production, maintenance, and distribution.
- The FSDS must be reviewed regularly and after major events or changes to ensure all documentation remains current and consistent across the fleet.
This document outlines the revisions made to CAR M Continuing Airworthiness Requirements. Revision 1, effective June 2015, was issued to harmonize CAR M with EASA regulations issued after 2010. Key changes include separating appendices, replacing pre-CAR 66 terminology, introducing requirements for critical design configuration control limitations and key risk elements, enhancing the scope of components and defect rectification, and adding new AMC and GM for aircraft continuing airworthiness monitoring and fuel tank safety training.
The document provides information on EASA Part-145 regulations for aircraft maintenance organizations, including a new available version that includes an amendment from the EU Commission. It includes links to acquire the amended version. The regulations cover the approval and oversight of maintenance organizations, setting requirements for facilities, personnel, maintenance procedures, record keeping, and more. An organization provides consolidated versions of the regulations along with acceptable means of compliance and guidance material to help organizations comply.
The document discusses challenges faced by the wind turbine industry including reducing costs while maintaining profitability and flexibility. It introduces the Real Time Decision Support System (RTDSS) software that analyzes real-time turbine performance data to identify equipment issues and maximize power generation and reliability. The software enables users to monitor individual turbines or entire wind parks and make timely decisions to minimize downtime and maintenance costs.
The Airports Authority of India (AAI) is a statutory body created in 1995 by the merger of the International Airports Authority of India and the National Airports Authority. It is responsible for creating, upgrading, maintaining and managing India's civil aviation infrastructure. AAI manages 126 airports across India, provides air traffic management and CNS/ATM services over Indian airspace. It aims to modernize India's air navigation system through initiatives like the Satellite-Based Augmentation System GAGAN.
In this research paper, I go over research related to the dangers in automation in the aviation domain and how it compares to the two most recent Boeing 737 Max accidents. (This article was written before the final NTSB report was released).
7 Reasons to Justify an Operator Training SimulatorRisman Hatibi
The document outlines 7 reasons to justify an operator training simulator: 1) It allows operators to train for abnormal situations safely, 2) It improves operator competency through assessments and performance monitoring, 3) Processes are becoming more complex so simulators help operators train for complex scenarios, and 4) Simulators can be used to train field operators through virtual plant tours.
This document discusses telematics in the global automobile industry. It begins with an overview of the global and Chinese automobile industries. It then discusses telematics, including examples of telematics systems used by automakers in North America, Europe, Korea, and Japan. The document outlines the telematics value chain and the roles of potential telematics service providers. It also discusses telematics features, network operators, content providers, and implementation considerations.
This document provides guidance on avoiding trapping and crushing injuries to people in MEWP (mobile elevating work platforms) baskets. It is aimed at planners, managers and trainers. Part 1 discusses hazards, risk assessment, MEWP selection, emergency planning, training requirements, and supervision. The annexes provide more detail on typical hazards at different stages of work and important factors to consider in planning, risk assessment, and MEWP selection to minimize trapping risks. The guidance emphasizes task-specific risk assessment and control measures to prevent accidents.
Career in aircraft maintenance engineeringshashibedu
Sha-Shib is a widely applauded as an ideal, modern institution in the field of aviation science, and has been set up to bring about a Quantum improvement in the standards of Aircraft Maintenance. The Sha-Shib is not only building up skill, attitude and work ethics among the students but also teaching the value of hard work for developing confidence in their ability to take care of themselves.
The document outlines regulations for the continuing airworthiness of aircraft and components. It is divided into multiple subparts that address general provisions, accountability, continuing airworthiness requirements, maintenance standards, components, maintenance organizations, continuing airworthiness management organizations, certificates of release to service, airworthiness review certificates, and a foreword. The subparts establish requirements for maintenance programs, defect reporting, record keeping, maintenance data, and responsibilities of owners, operators, and organizations involved in maintenance and continuing airworthiness management.
The document discusses ramp security procedures at airports, including responsibilities of employees to prevent accidents, modern technology used for injury prevention, and services provided during aircraft turnarounds. Specifically, it outlines security measures like airport passes, high-visibility vests, and personal protective equipment that employees must follow, as well as procedures for safe towing, fueling, and parking of aircraft. New identification systems, alarms, and electronic security systems aim to establish effective security globally.
This document summarizes an article from the International Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Technology that implements Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) on an air compressor unit. It begins with an overview of RCM methodology and a literature review on previous RCM studies. It then details the 7 steps of RCM analysis conducted on the air compressor unit which includes failure mode analysis, criticality assessment, and development of a new preventative maintenance schedule. Cost analysis found the new RCM-based schedule reduces preventative maintenance costs by 15.57% annually. The conclusions state RCM provides an effective maintenance approach to minimize maintenance-induced failures and optimize preventative maintenance activities and costs.
To reduce the risk of accidents due to weather related factors, pilots should rely upon accurate real-time weather
reporting and learn about weather reporting technologies currently available.
The International Helicopter Safety Team is a global industry/govt group focused on cutting accident rates 80% by 2016 Get free safety toolkits at www.ihst.org
.
The document summarizes an NTSB accident investigation involving a HEMS helicopter that crashed at night, killing all on board. It provides context on the mission, weather, pilots, aircraft, and sequence of events. Key points included the helicopter following river routes at night, a report of seeing another aircraft's lights, and then a fatal descent and impact. The rest of the document discusses benefits of HTAWS systems in increasing situational awareness, certification requirements and options, and questions to consider before purchase. It concludes with an update on the delayed FAA mandate for HTAWS, now projected to be published in March 2013.
This document describes an Airline Flight Schedule Notification Application (AFSNA) that is designed to notify users about flight timings and related information. The system includes an admin module to enter flight details and timing, which are then displayed on other airport systems. It allows travelers and airport staff to view real-time flight schedule and status information. The system has modules for user profiles, dashboard, airline/flight/airport management, and updating flight schedules and statuses. It is intended to provide convenient access to flight information and improve communication between airports. Future work could include notifications, responsive design, mobile apps, ticket services, and security enhancements. The system aims to save time for users by centralizing access to airline scheduling data.
This document discusses avionics systems used in aircraft. It states that avionics systems are dependent on electronics and account for a significant portion of an aircraft's total cost, ranging from 30% to over 75% depending on the aircraft type. The key roles of avionics systems are to enable safe and efficient mission accomplishment for military aircraft and air traffic control and all-weather operation for civil aircraft. Important considerations in avionics system design include increased safety, reliability, maintainability, and reduction in life cycle costs. The document outlines various avionics components, subsystems, architectures, and display technologies used in aircraft.
This document outlines requirements for flight safety awareness and accident/incident prevention programs for operators in India. Key points include:
1. Operators must establish a dedicated flight safety department and develop a flight safety manual detailing their safety policies and program.
2. The program should include safety training, documentation systems, audits, investigation of accidents/incidents and reactive/proactive measures to identify hazards and prevent occurrences.
3. Operators must conduct safety promotion meetings, ensure proper maintenance, training, manuals/records, facilities and security programs are in place. The goal is to anticipate safety issues and shift from reactive to proactive safety practices.
Multi-Country Analysis of Strategic Information Management in the Airlines Industry: a comparative assessment for the United States, China, and South Africa
This document outlines the requirements and procedures for an airline's Flight Safety Documentation System (FSDS). Key points include:
- The FSDS is a set of interrelated documentation that compiles information necessary for flight and ground operations.
- Airlines are required to establish an effective FSDS and incorporate procedures for its development, monitoring, and adherence in their Flight Safety Manual.
- Developing an FSDS is a complete process, and changes to any document may affect the entire system. The process includes planning, design, review, production, maintenance, and distribution.
- The FSDS must be reviewed regularly and after major events or changes to ensure all documentation remains current and consistent across the fleet.
This document outlines the revisions made to CAR M Continuing Airworthiness Requirements. Revision 1, effective June 2015, was issued to harmonize CAR M with EASA regulations issued after 2010. Key changes include separating appendices, replacing pre-CAR 66 terminology, introducing requirements for critical design configuration control limitations and key risk elements, enhancing the scope of components and defect rectification, and adding new AMC and GM for aircraft continuing airworthiness monitoring and fuel tank safety training.
The document provides information on EASA Part-145 regulations for aircraft maintenance organizations, including a new available version that includes an amendment from the EU Commission. It includes links to acquire the amended version. The regulations cover the approval and oversight of maintenance organizations, setting requirements for facilities, personnel, maintenance procedures, record keeping, and more. An organization provides consolidated versions of the regulations along with acceptable means of compliance and guidance material to help organizations comply.
The document discusses challenges faced by the wind turbine industry including reducing costs while maintaining profitability and flexibility. It introduces the Real Time Decision Support System (RTDSS) software that analyzes real-time turbine performance data to identify equipment issues and maximize power generation and reliability. The software enables users to monitor individual turbines or entire wind parks and make timely decisions to minimize downtime and maintenance costs.
The Airports Authority of India (AAI) is a statutory body created in 1995 by the merger of the International Airports Authority of India and the National Airports Authority. It is responsible for creating, upgrading, maintaining and managing India's civil aviation infrastructure. AAI manages 126 airports across India, provides air traffic management and CNS/ATM services over Indian airspace. It aims to modernize India's air navigation system through initiatives like the Satellite-Based Augmentation System GAGAN.
In this research paper, I go over research related to the dangers in automation in the aviation domain and how it compares to the two most recent Boeing 737 Max accidents. (This article was written before the final NTSB report was released).
7 Reasons to Justify an Operator Training SimulatorRisman Hatibi
The document outlines 7 reasons to justify an operator training simulator: 1) It allows operators to train for abnormal situations safely, 2) It improves operator competency through assessments and performance monitoring, 3) Processes are becoming more complex so simulators help operators train for complex scenarios, and 4) Simulators can be used to train field operators through virtual plant tours.
This document discusses telematics in the global automobile industry. It begins with an overview of the global and Chinese automobile industries. It then discusses telematics, including examples of telematics systems used by automakers in North America, Europe, Korea, and Japan. The document outlines the telematics value chain and the roles of potential telematics service providers. It also discusses telematics features, network operators, content providers, and implementation considerations.
This document provides guidance on avoiding trapping and crushing injuries to people in MEWP (mobile elevating work platforms) baskets. It is aimed at planners, managers and trainers. Part 1 discusses hazards, risk assessment, MEWP selection, emergency planning, training requirements, and supervision. The annexes provide more detail on typical hazards at different stages of work and important factors to consider in planning, risk assessment, and MEWP selection to minimize trapping risks. The guidance emphasizes task-specific risk assessment and control measures to prevent accidents.
Career in aircraft maintenance engineeringshashibedu
Sha-Shib is a widely applauded as an ideal, modern institution in the field of aviation science, and has been set up to bring about a Quantum improvement in the standards of Aircraft Maintenance. The Sha-Shib is not only building up skill, attitude and work ethics among the students but also teaching the value of hard work for developing confidence in their ability to take care of themselves.
The document outlines regulations for the continuing airworthiness of aircraft and components. It is divided into multiple subparts that address general provisions, accountability, continuing airworthiness requirements, maintenance standards, components, maintenance organizations, continuing airworthiness management organizations, certificates of release to service, airworthiness review certificates, and a foreword. The subparts establish requirements for maintenance programs, defect reporting, record keeping, maintenance data, and responsibilities of owners, operators, and organizations involved in maintenance and continuing airworthiness management.
The document discusses ramp security procedures at airports, including responsibilities of employees to prevent accidents, modern technology used for injury prevention, and services provided during aircraft turnarounds. Specifically, it outlines security measures like airport passes, high-visibility vests, and personal protective equipment that employees must follow, as well as procedures for safe towing, fueling, and parking of aircraft. New identification systems, alarms, and electronic security systems aim to establish effective security globally.
This document summarizes an article from the International Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Technology that implements Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) on an air compressor unit. It begins with an overview of RCM methodology and a literature review on previous RCM studies. It then details the 7 steps of RCM analysis conducted on the air compressor unit which includes failure mode analysis, criticality assessment, and development of a new preventative maintenance schedule. Cost analysis found the new RCM-based schedule reduces preventative maintenance costs by 15.57% annually. The conclusions state RCM provides an effective maintenance approach to minimize maintenance-induced failures and optimize preventative maintenance activities and costs.
To reduce the risk of accidents due to weather related factors, pilots should rely upon accurate real-time weather
reporting and learn about weather reporting technologies currently available.
The International Helicopter Safety Team is a global industry/govt group focused on cutting accident rates 80% by 2016 Get free safety toolkits at www.ihst.org
.
The document summarizes an NTSB accident investigation involving a HEMS helicopter that crashed at night, killing all on board. It provides context on the mission, weather, pilots, aircraft, and sequence of events. Key points included the helicopter following river routes at night, a report of seeing another aircraft's lights, and then a fatal descent and impact. The rest of the document discusses benefits of HTAWS systems in increasing situational awareness, certification requirements and options, and questions to consider before purchase. It concludes with an update on the delayed FAA mandate for HTAWS, now projected to be published in March 2013.
Applying a New Generation of Prognostics Across the Industrial InternetSentient Science
Sentient Science provides model-based prognostics and computational services to help extend the remaining useful life of mechanical systems. They apply these services across the industrial internet by connecting internal machine data to external analytics and using predictive models to optimize maintenance, reduce costs, and improve performance for clients in industries like wind energy, manufacturing, and aviation. The presentation outlines how Sentient Science's prognostics approach can generate savings and efficiencies for asset-intensive companies participating in the emerging industrial internet.
The document discusses the IMS Center, which aims to transform traditional "fail and fix" maintenance practices to "predict and prevent" through technologies like embedded monitoring, prognostics, and decision support tools. The Center develops the Watchdog Agent toolbox containing analytical tools to assess machine performance and predict failures using sensor data. It also provides decision support tools to prioritize maintenance work orders. The Center works with industry and academic partners on projects applying these methods to manufacturing, energy, vehicles and other areas.
Cutting Aerospace Validation Costs in Half Using Computational TestingSentient Science
This document discusses the benefits of computational testing for validating new designs and modifications in the aerospace industry. Computational testing allows companies to rapidly test designs under a wide range of conditions at a much lower cost than physical testing. It enables hundreds of tests to be run virtually in days rather than waiting months for individual physical tests. Computational testing can reduce qualification costs, accelerate product development timelines, and expand the range of conditions that can be validated to help optimize designs.
The document summarizes Captain Mike Pilgrim's presentation on Helicopter Flight Data Monitoring (HFDM) at the Helitech International 2013 workshop. It discusses the goals of improving helicopter safety through HFDM, how HFDM works to proactively identify and address operational risks, and provides examples of how HFDM data was used to identify and address issues related to approach deviations and expedited approaches.
The document is a presentation on flight data monitoring (FDM) given by Captain Mike Pilgrim to the IHST Accident Intervention Workshop on March 4th, 2013 in Las Vegas. It discusses the definition and purpose of FDM in improving helicopter safety by proactively identifying and addressing risks through analysis of digital flight data. It provides examples of how FDM can detect unsafe trends and incidents like overtorques on takeoff and potential for dynamic roll-overs.
Gear health algorithm for drive systems sentient AHS presentation 2016Sentient Science
The document describes a gear health algorithm that uses materials-based fatigue modeling to predict the life of rotorcraft drive system gears. It develops multibody dynamic and contact stress models of a planetary gear system. Using a stochastic microstructure model, it simulates gear material response to loading and predicts fatigue life distributions under nominal and overload conditions. The algorithm integrates with health monitoring systems to provide prognostic information for safe operations and reduced maintenance costs.
The document discusses the Intelligent Maintenance Systems Center (IMS Center), which is an Industry/University Cooperative Research Center focused on prognostics and health management. The IMS Center has over 80 member companies from 10 countries and has conducted over 100 projects. It develops technologies like the Watchdog Agent software for equipment monitoring and mobile health monitoring applications.
Vidal Yaguarin successfully completed the FAA Safety Team Aviation Learning Center Online Course "Helicopter - Controls, Systems, and Limitations" with course number ALC-105 on April 4, 2015. The certificate number for his completion is 0732786-20150404-00105.
Prognostics and Health Management (PHM) is being widely applied in many industrial systems to ensure high system availability over their life cycle. This web seminar will present key steps of PHM: data processing, feature extraction, fault diagnostics, and failure prognostics. The fundamental algorithms, models and techniques for each step will be discussed. Time domain, frequency domain and time frequency data analysis are introduced, and the corresponding feature extraction technologies presented. Mode-based and data-driven-based approaches are described in fault diagnostics and failure prognostics.
Prognostic Health Management (PHM) uses health monitoring and prognostics to predict product failures by assessing degradation from normal operating conditions. Traditional reliability predictions are inaccurate, while PHM is more suitable as it considers actual usage. Research is being conducted to improve PHM models, sensors, communication and decision making to make reliability predictions more realistic. PHM is expected to become a cost-effective solution for predicting electronics reliability due to increasing electronics usage and demand for more reliable products.
Sensors Expo 2013: Condition Based Maintenance, Evigia SystemsEvigia
High level overview of Condition-Based Maintenance, Machine Health Monitoring and Prognostic Maintenance. Presented at Sensors Expo, 2013 by Dr. Navid Yazdi
Applying Condition Based Monitoring Approach in Engineering Management ServicesIsmail Yusof
This document discusses applying condition-based monitoring in facility management services. It describes maintenance strategies like reactive, preventive, and condition-based maintenance. Condition-based maintenance involves monitoring physical parameters like vibration or temperature and establishing engineering limits to detect problems before damage occurs. Various condition monitoring techniques are discussed like vibration analysis, infrared thermography, ultrasound, oil analysis, and power quality analysis. Benefits of condition-based maintenance include predicting failures and scheduling maintenance to avoid downtime.
The document discusses rotor flapping motion in helicopters. It covers three key topics:
1) The equation of rotor flapping motion and three origins of flapping motion: forward speed, controls, and angular velocity.
2) Factors that affect flapping motion, including hinge offset, hub moments, and whether the rotor is hinged or hingeless.
3) How the pilot controls the helicopter through inducing flapping motion by changing blade pitch via the controls.
Using the Industrial Internet to Move From Planned Maintenance to Predictive ...Sentient Science
Sentient Science provides Prognostics Health Management using the Industrial Internet and will show practical examples of driving down O&M costs by moving from Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) to Predictive Health Maintenance (PHM) for distributed assets. This presentation will outline how the IIC, and the practical benefits of integrating your distributed assets with prognostics, predictive models for life extension.
Condition-based monitoring (CBM) was implemented at Barnes Reinforcing Industries (BRI) to address frequent machine breakdowns caused by mechanical faults. Engineering trainees used tools like infrared thermometers, vibration analyzers, and thermography cameras to monitor temperatures and vibrations of rotating and heating equipment. Their analysis found bearings were a major cause of breakdowns due to overheating, fatigue, and misalignment. CBM helped identify failing components, extend machine life, and reduce maintenance costs for BRI by focusing repairs on detected faults.
The document discusses cyber security issues in civil aviation. It notes that new technologies like eEnabled aircraft and air traffic management (ATM) systems have increased vulnerabilities, as they rely more on interconnected electronic systems. While organizations are working on solutions, there is currently no agreed upon cyber security architecture for civil aviation. The document outlines the key organizations involved and some recommendations to address the situation.
Running head AVIATION MAINTENANCE SYSTEM DEFICIENCY1Aviation.docxjoellemurphey
The document discusses requirements for an aviation maintenance system including facilities, logistics, maintenance needs, and technical performance measures. It recommends a cloud-based software system and describes specific hardware, network, and facility requirements. Key requirements include sufficient bandwidth, wireless access points, computers, printers, hangars, maintenance areas, and support for 12 aircraft. Performance will be measured based on cost-effectiveness, system effectiveness, and technicians' ability levels.
The document is a presentation from VMware discussing end-user computing. It highlights VMware's end-user computing products like Horizon and AirWatch, customer case studies from companies like Sprint, TeleTech, United Airlines and Mecklenburg County, and VMware's strategy to address the market from the data center to devices. It also discusses VMware's total addressable market growing to over $60 billion by 2017 and its momentum in the end-user computing space.
Airbus is a leading aircraft manufacturer founded in 1970 headquartered in Toulouse, France. It has over 59,000 employees globally and produces several popular passenger aircraft models including the A320, A330, A340, A350, and A380. Airbus focuses on maintenance, repair, and operations to support its customers and help optimize aircraft maintenance and reliability. This includes recommendations, technical support, digital documentation solutions, and a global 24/7 support center. Airbus also has a network of maintenance, repair, and overhaul centers and partners with suppliers around the world. Avionics and Simulation develops systems to optimize aircraft performance such as fly-by-wire equipment. Airbus prioritizes quality, safety,
This document describes a major project to develop an E-Pilots system to predict hard landings during commercial flights. The system will use machine learning algorithms to analyze flight data and identify patterns that precede hard landings, providing pilots with real-time warnings. The objectives are to enhance aviation safety and reduce hard landings. The proposed system offers advantages over existing systems such as more accurate predictions and cost savings. The project will involve collecting and analyzing flight data, developing and testing machine learning models, and integrating the system into existing flight systems.
This document describes a major project to develop an E-Pilots system to predict hard landings during commercial flights. The system will use machine learning algorithms to analyze flight data and identify patterns that precede hard landings, providing pilots with real-time warnings. The objectives are to enhance aviation safety and reduce hard landings. The proposed system offers advantages over existing systems such as more accurate predictions and cost savings. The project will involve collecting and analyzing flight data, developing and testing machine learning models, and integrating the system into existing flight systems.
This presentation focuses on a NextGen tool that makes the migration of key maintenance data from a legacy / MRO software system to a modern system, or a phase-in of a new aircraft a more seamless and fast process. Due to its specific framework, TITAN can also be used for data cleansing purposes.
The document discusses security issues in cyber-physical systems and proposes enforcing sensor network theory, information flow-based theory, and control theory to develop security policies and mechanisms for cyber-physical systems. It categorizes different types of attacks based on these three approaches and discusses mitigations to improve cyber-physical system security and allow their continued growth. The document defines cyber-physical systems as integrated computational and physical processes that sense, interact with, and control physical entities using communication, computation, and feedback control.
This issue of the Aircraft IT Operations magazine includes the following:
- Case studies on how Wizz Air, Sunclass Airlines, Philippine Airlines, and Icelandair have implemented various flight operations IT solutions to improve efficiency, safety management, and fuel savings.
- Interviews with representatives from IT vendors NAVBLUE, Conduce, and ASQS Group about their solutions and growth.
- An article explaining the evolution of Leon Software's flight management system.
- News items about Boeing's focus on inclusion in innovation and a new vendor, CAE Flight Operations Solutions, joining Aircraft IT Operations.
- A directory of leading operations IT systems.
The magazine provides information on recent technologies and software
The digital revolution comes to Aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO)PMI-Montréal
A commercial transport aircraft has been described as a million parts flying in close formation. Maintaining detailed records on all of these parts and components is both a regulatory and a “good business” requirement-- a massive, hugely paper-intensive activity
Now however, the digital revolution offers the opportunity to transform maintenance by removing paper in favor of electronic record-keeping. The ultimate goal is to simplify maintenance operations using paperless technologies, thereby facilitating regulatory compliance and enabling new processes that will drive down costs.
Join us for a special breakfast meeting on Tuesday 12 May at IATA’s offices for a presentation by IATA Senior Vice President, Safety and Flight Operations, Capt. Kevin Hiatt, and the project lead, Dr. Chris Markou, as they provide first-hand insights into how this immense project will impact the future of aviation.
Speakers
In February 2014, Kevin Hiatt joined the International Air Transport Association (IATA) as Senior Vice President of Safety and Flight operations. In that position, he is responsible for five divisions and over 100 team members providing safety, operational, audit, quality, air traffic, and data support and information.
Kevin joins IATA from the Flight Safety Foundation (FSF) where he was appointed President and CEO in 2013, having joined FSF in 2010 as Executive Vice President. Kevin previously served as Vice President for Corporate Safety and Security for World Airways, and was with Delta Air Lines for 26 years in various positions, including Chief Pilot at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Pilot Crew Base from 2002 to late 2005.
Chris Markou is working on Airline Operations Cost Management and Efficiency Improvement, exploring various cost reduction opportunities, efficiencies and synergies between the different airline functions. Chris has initiated the “Paperless Aircraft Operations” industry Think Tank to innovate the Airline Maintenance Operations through acceptance of new technologies and electronic acceptance of current paper functions. He is the Secretary to IATA’s Maintenance Cost Task Force (MCTF), the Airline Cost Management Group (ACMG) and the Aircraft Leasing Advisory Group (ALAG).
Before joining IATA, Chris worked at Delta Air Lines in the Technical Operations (TechOps) Division. He developed the strategic framework in expanding TechOps into one of the leading airline MROs. Throughout his tenure at Delta he held various positions including Manager for Business Development and General Manager for Technical Sales – Marketing – Customer Service.
Before joining Delta, he was an Assistant Professor at Emory University and Research Professor at Georgia Tech. Chris holds graduate degrees from Georgia Tech (MS and Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering) and from Emory University’s Business School (Executive MBA). Chris has a Diploma from the Mechanical Engineering Department of the Aristotelian Univ. o
The document provides a resume for Roberto Dávila Selley outlining his objective to manage new technologies in commercial airplanes and improve customer support and sales. It details his work experience from 1986 to present in avionics engineering and management roles at Mexicana Airlines, Interjet, and Honeywell, where he supported Honeywell aerospace products and identified business opportunities. His education includes a bachelor's degree in electronics engineering and additional training through Honeywell, Arizona State University, and aircraft simulator programs.
This document discusses the use of computer integrated manufacturing systems (CIMS) in the aerospace industry. It outlines some of the key challenges in aerospace manufacturing like increased volume needs, quality issues, and safety concerns. It then describes the typical manufacturing process, including fabrication of materials and components, assembly of subassemblies, and final integration of the complete aircraft. The document argues that CIMS and smart manufacturing technologies can help address challenges by automating processes, collecting real-time data for optimization, and performing tasks more quickly and precisely through innovations like robotics, sensors, and artificial intelligence.
Application of Big Data Systems to Airline ManagementIJLT EMAS
The business world is in the midst of the next
revolution following the IT revolution – the Big Data revolution.
The sheer volume of data produced is a major reason for the big
data revolution. Aviation and aerospace are typical areas that
can apply big data systems due to the scale of data produced, not
only by the plane sensors and passengers, but also by the
prospective passengers. Data that need to be considered include,
but are not limited to, aircraft sensor data, passenger data,
weather data, aircraft maintenance data and air traffic data.
This paper aims at identifying areas in aviation where big data
systems can be utilized to enhance operational performances
improve customer relations and thereby aiding the ultimate goal
of increased profits at reduced costs. An improved management
model built on a strong big data infrastructure will reduce
operation costs, improve safety, bring down the cost and time
spent on maintenance and drastically improve customer
relations.
The document provides guidance on establishing a safe and secure municipal drone program. It discusses challenges such as drones not always having adequate security, multiple points of integration that could be attacked, and regulations still being developed. It also covers privacy considerations, potential threats to drones including hijacking and spoofing, and examples of past drone incidents. The document aims to help municipalities safely deploy drones while protecting against cyber threats and ensuring privacy.
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Upward Bound Airlines Caselet
Profile
• International airline, founded in 1980, serving 31 cities; 16 in the US, two in
Canada, two in Mexico and 11 in Europe.
• International headquarters in Chicago, Illinois, USA; with a small office at each
airport and five regional offices
• Has approximately 9,000 employees and a few hundred long-term contractors
Company Profile – Upward Bound Airlines
2
• Financed, for the most part, by investment banks, it has grown
from a small, �hometown� airline into a profitable international
carrier. The �secret sauce� for Upward Bound is efficiency of
operations.
• All airplanes are the same basic model and version, and this airline
has spare parts for airplanes at every airport out of which it
operates. These two key factors have led to the lowest time per
repair in the industry.
• Additionally, ground operations, including maintenance, baggage
handling, fueling, etc., are extremely efficient, leading to, amongst
other things, the best on-time record in the industry.
• At the same time, though, Upward Bound has been squeezed by
the high cost of aviation fuel and, unfortunately, the standard
model of airplane that this company uses is not particularly fuel
efficient.
Background Information – What We Do
3
What we do
Org. Structure
Departments
Industry
Marketing
Financials
• The jet fleet is aging—the average age of an Upward Bound
airplane is 12 years—and the vice president (VP) of ground and
flight operations is pushing the idea of buying a new jet fleet.
• Doing so will drain the company of its cash reserves, but the
high cost of aviation fuel combined with the age of the jet fleet
make starting to replace jets soon inevitable. Upward Bound is
bracing for the anticipated cash crunch by putting austere cost-
saving measures in place:
• Reducing the workforce—up to 20 percent of employees will be
terminated by the end of the year
• Outsourcing most IT operations by moving to cloud computing
services
Background Information – What We Do
4
What we do
Org. Structure
Departments
Industry
Marketing
Financials
• Publicly owned company
• Last year the gross revenue was US $296 million and profit
was US $19 million
• Debt amounts to US $110 million
Background Information – Financials
5
What we do
Org. Structure
Departments
Industry
Marketing
Financials
Background Information – Org. Structure
6
What we do
Org. Structure
Departments
Industry
Marketing
Financials
CEO
Business Operations
Ground & Flight Operations
CIO
CFO
COO
CISO
External Relations
Administration
VP, Marketing
VP, Accounting
VP, Finance
VP, Infrastructure
VP, Application Development
Security Analyst
Public Relations Manager
VP, Human Resources
VP, Legal
Compliance Officer
The board of directors:
• Consists of highly qualified professionals made up of CEOs
and chief operations officers (COOs) of.
The document discusses new philosophies for aircraft maintenance including reliability-centered maintenance and condition-based maintenance. It emphasizes using data from enhanced sensors and diagnostics to enable predictive and proactive maintenance to improve aircraft availability and reduce costs over the life cycle. Emerging technologies like prognostics and health management will be integrated across all aircraft subsystems.
This document discusses the evolution of flight deck instrumentation from mechanical to modern digital displays. It provides an overview of the basic components of instruments, including sensors, processors, and indicators. It then discusses developments like moving sensors away from indicators and incorporating data buses and computer networks to process and send signals to aircraft instruments and displays. The document will assess the integration of voice recognition technology onto commercial aircraft flight decks.
The MetConsole Automated Weather Observation System (AWOS) is a software-based system that automates weather observation functions critical for safe and efficient airport operations. It provides flexible and reliable weather data through an open architecture and can be customized to meet specific needs. With over 30 years of experience providing aviation weather systems, Schneider Electric has reinvested in the MetConsole AWOS platform to offer greater functionality and seamless data sharing capabilities to help airports minimize weather-related delays.
AeroDocs Aviation Document Control SoftwareGary Byrnes
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Annual Revenue :
86,623 $ (Mill)
Employees : 168400
IT Employees : 6231
defense systems and the war fighter through
network-enabled solutions; new, more efficient
members of its commercial airplane family;
integrating military platforms, defense systems and
the war fighter through network-enabled solutions;
creating advanced technology solutions; and
arranging innovative customer-financing options.
Boeing is organized into two business units: Boeing
Commercial Airplanes and Boeing Defense, Space &
Security. Supporting these units are Boeing Capital
Corporation, a global provider of financing
solutions; Shared Services Group, which provides a
broad range of services to Boeing worldwide; and
Boeing Engineering, Operations & Technology, which
helps develop, acquire, apply and protect
innovative technologies and processes.
Products and services support to customers in 150 countries
Boeing is the world's largest aerospace company
and leading manufacturer of commercial jetliners and
defense, space and security systems. A top U.S.
exporter, the company supports airlines and U.S. and
allied government customers in 150 countries. Boeing
products and tailored services include commercial
and military aircraft, satellites, weapons, electronic
and defense systems, launch systems, advanced
information and communication systems, and
performance-based logistics and training.
Boeing has a long tradition of aerospace leadership
and innovation. The company continues to expand its
product line and services to meet emerging customer
needs. Its broad range of capabilities includes
creating new, more efficient members of its
commercial airplane family; integrating military
platforms,
Contracts with 21,800 suppliers and partners globally
Research, design and technology-development centers and programs in multiple countries
3. Boeing Commercial Airplane
• Offering a family of airplanes and a broad portfolio of aviation services for passenger and cargo carriers worldwide.
• Boeing airplanes represent three quarters of the world’s fleet, with nearly 12,000 jetliners in service.
Boeing Defence Space & Security
Revenues
of $53.0 billion
• Designing, building and supporting net-enabled platforms and systems for government and commercial customers
• Formed in 2002 integrating Boeing’s defense, space, intelligence and communications capabilities
Revenues
of $33.2 billion
Boeing Capital Corporation
• Financing subsidiary of The Boeing Company
• Focused on assets that are critical to the core operations of Boeing customers
Portfolio valued
at approximately
Boeing Engineering Operations & Technology $3.9 billion
• Establishing common systems and processes for Engineering, Operations and Supplier Management and Driving environment, health and
safety performance
• Executing safe and efficient test operations
• Providing efficient, effective, secure IT solutions
• Boeing is planning to implement Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) solutions over the next twelve months. David Nelson is the Chief Strategist
Cloud Computing. (07/07/2014)
• Company is in the midst of mapping an internal cloud-based system. Theodore (Ted) Colbert III, Chief Information Officer, reports that the
adoption will be a slow process, however, is imperative to ensure company competitiveness. (06/02/2014)
• Indicated an increase in spending over the next nine months toward developing Unix and Linux hosting infrastructure. Mark Arvizu is the Chief
of Staff, IT Infrastructure. (05/29/2014)
• Company is currently involved in an initiative to develop innovative cyber security and information sharing solutions between the government
and the aviation industry. Stephen Whitlock is the Chief Strategist, Information Security.(04/16/2014)
• Plan is to evaluate global IT architecture design in support of developing business enhancements over the next twelve months and currently
company leverages Akamai TERRA Enterprise Solutions, CATIA, & Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM). Theodore (Ted)
Colbert III, Chief Information Officer, designs, secures, deploys, operates & maintains the computing + network infrastructure. This includes
hosting applications and data, network operations, data center operations, messaging & web services, desktop computing technology, & help
desk. (04/14/2014)
• It is planning to develop a global business intelligence (BI) roadmap solution over the next twelve months. The company is currently leveraging
IBM Cognos Business Intelligence, Information Builders Web FOCUS, and SAP Business Objects. Theodore (Ted)Colbert III, Chief Information
Officer, designs, secures, deploys, operates and maintains the computing and network infrastructure. This includes hosting applications and
data, network operations, data center operations, messaging and web services, desktop computing technology, and help desk. (04/14/2014)
• Company recently migrated configurations and assets from database solutions to the SAP platform. Pratap Gulabrao is the SAP/BI Solutions
Architect. (03/10/2014)
Boeing IT initiatives
4. Aircraft are highly complex
systems composed of various
structural, hydraulic, propulsion,
electronic and avionic elements.
Such complex systems require
extensive maintenance. A major
portion of the maintenance
efforts of aircraft structures is
related to Health And Usage
Monitoring . The other
significant portion of the
maintenance involves repair or
replacement. All of this evolves
from a safety criticality aspects
that have to be set either prior to
design or during in-service as a
result from a changing
operational environment. Health
and usage monitor has been
successfully introduced into
helicopters mainly to monitor
vibrations on gears and
specifically on gears shafts,
where once a crack has emerged
have a relatively short crack
propagation life.
The one is already
applied today by many
OEMs, which is to
monitor load
sequences, which are
then used to estimate
the accumulated fatigue
damage indirectly by
means of analytical
procedures. This is what
is commonly known as
Operational Loads
Monitoring(OLM). The
other way is to
integrate systems onto
or into the structural
component , which
allows direct
determining the
occurrence, size and
possibly even the
location of damage and
which mainly works on
an actuator- sensor
basis.
The monitoring of Airframes And Hydraulic Sub-systems is limited
to on-ground inspection using various NON- Destructive Testing(NDT)
techniques. The current inspection techniques also include Visual
Observation, Eddy Currents and Ultrasonic Techniques. The types of
structural damages include Wear damage, Fastener and Static failures,
Corrosion ,Fatigue Cracks Etc. Damage monitoring is a very crucial
aspect of Aircraft Health monitoring which is done through systems
inherent in an aircraft in two ways .
More than 65 airlines
and 2,000 airplanes
around the globe depend on
Airplane Health Monitoring from
BOEING
On an average 136
Reports per flight are
recorded from Airplane
Monitoring system
A huge amount of data is being sent
off via systems on the airplane,
such as satcom and ACARS which
costs up to a $1,000 a
month per aircraft.
5. The health and usage monitoring techniques
for propulsion systems is highly advanced.
Different in-flight Engine Condition
Monitoring (ECM) systems have been
gradually developed and are still further
improved. The ECM systems have been
approved by the Federal Aviation Authority
(FAA) .
and are used by many aircraft
operators. Various parameters , including
vibrations, temperature, pressure, fuel usage,
revolutions per minute are utilized to monitor
engine condition and detect/locate possible
malfunctions a sufficient time before possible
in-flight failures. Engine monitoring systems
involve using sensors placed in various
locations in an aircraft engine to gather
information about the engine’s performance.
The sensors provide Real-time Information to pilots
on the operation of the engines and also capture data
for analysis of the performance of the engine over
time. The data captured reveals important
information about the health of the engine. For
example, sensors will monitor how much fuel it takes
to make a set amount of power. Increases over time in
the amount of fuel consumed would indicate a
degrading of the efficiency of the engine, which means
the engine is more expensive to operate and it will
need maintenance to restore its efficiency. Sensors
can also detect impending failures and notify both the
crew and ground stations. The data from the
sensors are accumulated and transmitted at regular
intervals to ground stations monitored by the engine
manufacturers. Alert messages indicating anomalies
are instantly transmitted.
ECTM for the OEMs
WebECTM® is P&WC’s
most advanced aircraft
turbine engine condition
trend monitoring
software
Rolls Royce uses
Engine Health
Management (EHM)
to track the health of
thousands of engines
operating worldwide.
GE’s Remote
Monitoring and
Diagnostics (RM&D)
proactively identifies
operation discrepancies,
and monitors overall
engine performance.
6. AHM from
Airplane Health Monitoring is a Boeing product for what the industry
generally calls Integrated Vehicle Health Monitoring. Boeing has 53
customers world wide which uses this product for there aircraft
operating on roughly 1900 airplanes including approximately 75% of all
777s, 50% of all 747s and all 787 customers for entry into service.
Operators are reducing Flight delays, Cancellations , air turn backs and
diversions through the AHM tool. Designed by Boeing AHM collects in
flight airplane information and relays it in real-time to maintenance
personnel on the ground via the Web portal MyBoeingFleet.com. When
the airplane arrives at the gate , maintenance crews can be ready with
the parts and information to quickly make any necessary repairs.
Airbus Real Time Health Monitoring (AiRTHM) is a state-of-the-art
service based on Airbus’ engineering expertise and A380 technology,
allowing real-time remote access to more than 250,000 parameters
(ACARS communication). The A380 certified uplink capability enables
Airbus to further investigate warnings and faults, both in-flight and on-ground,
to deliver real-time advice service. A dedicated Airbus
engineering team has been established to deliver AiRTHM service 24/7
to operators' maintenance control centres, relying on Airbus’
engineering departments and knowledge. This service is offered to all
A380 operators and also will be available from the A350 XWB jetliner’s
service entry.
Benefits
Prognostics
Fault Forwarding
Reduced Downtime
Disruptions
Improved Supply
chain Efficiency
Reduced NFF
(No Fault Found)
Real time
flight
watching
AiRTHM from AIRBUS
8. COMPETITORS IT SOLUTIONS
IVHM:
A system that enables automatic
detection, diagnosis, prognosis
and mitigation of adverse events
arising from component failures.
Integrated Vehicle Health
Management System abbreviated
as IVHM brings together the best
of Mech. / Aero Engineering,
sensor tech., communication and
Data analytics. IVHM aims at
reducing both Maintenance +
Operational costs whilst improving
overall Aircraft Safety. Shown
alongside and below are the IVHM
solution of Infosys for A/C Landing
Gear (LG), demonstrating the use
case of LG retraction mechanism.
IVHM IT SOLUTION BY INFOSYS
ON BOARD IVHM
SYSTEM ON AN
AIRCRAFT
ENTERPRISE IVHM
SYSTEM AT GROUND
STATION
ABOUT:
The aim of Health Monitoring System
is to diagnose initiation of any
defect, its analysis thereby trigger
maintenance workflows to avoid
exigency like AOG’s.
IVHM SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE :
1. Collage of Sensors
2. One or more remote data
concentrator– aggregator all
sensor data via interfaces
3. Central computer onboard with
non volatile memory
4. Relational DB on NV RAM
5. Local Data bus to IVHM
6. External Interface (wired,
wireless, serial, etc.) for Data
collection by ground systems
The IVHM ground systems (as
shown alongside below)
comprises of many robust
enterprise modules, viz.:
1. Prognostics and Advice
Generation
2. Trace and Track Landing
Gear and associated LRU’s
(Line Replaceable Units),
Components, Parts
3. Integration with O&M
(Operations +
Maintenance) ERP’s
a) Schedule maintenance
checks + activities
based on condition,
raise tickets, trigger
alerts
b) Supply chain
availability,
integration with order
management system
in order to facilitate
scheduled
maintenance halts.
4. Portal and Interfaces for
Data reports and
presentations to the
Airlines (Aircraft
Operators), MRO’s & OEM’s
9. COMPETITORS IT SOLUTIONS
SHM:
As a citation of one of the
Aerospace Industry challenges is
the Impact on the Structural
integrity of an Aircraft due to
cyclic Compression, Tensile and
Hoop stresses induction during
flight operations.
The complete aircraft structure
is concurrently subjected to cyclic
stresses during each Flight Cycle
(01 Flight Cycle = 01 Takeoff + 01
Landing)
With aging of aircraft structure
in multiple flight cycles and flight
hours the structure is susceptible
and vulnerable to fatigue
cracking, structural damages and
eventual catastrophic failures over
a period of aircraft operating life
in Fleet.
To address the aforementioned
challenge, SHM termed as the
Structural Health Monitoring was
envisaged. SHM is an online
health monitoring system &
enables concurrent triggering of
alerts and corrective maintenance
tips/recommendations as & when
the airplane structure falls into
Damage tolerance limits or
beyond repairable limits.
SHM IT SOLUTION BY INFOSYS
ABOUT:
SHM systems’ key focus is to
monitor aspects related to
damages and loading conditions
having direct influence on
fitness of structure for service
and its damage tolerant life
span.
SHM system Multi-faceted
functionalities include:
• Detection of un-anticipated
structural damage events
• Damage location
identification
• Damage Characterization via
imaging
• Monitoring Damage growth
• Enabling Feedback action /
Alarm – Event-Trigger
mechanism
SHM system utilizes
embedded non-destructive
testing sensors as an integral
structural part and operates
with min. human intervention
Shown alongside is a filament
of a CFRP (Carbon Fiber
Reinforced Plastic) with an
itching layer of sensor
circuitry enabling real time
monitoring of structural
health
10. COMPETITORS IT SOLUTIONS
SHM IT SOLUTION BY INFOSYS
SHM SUBSYSTEMS: Key subsystems of SHM are shown below-
SHM FUTURE IN AIRCRAFT INDUSTRY:
Ideally SHM system for an aircraft encompasses inspection and
integrity of entire aircraft constituents viz. A/C Structure, Power
plant, corresponding sub systems. Since SHM is dependent upon smart
sensors some of the associated unresolved industry challenges are
enumerated below:
I. SENSORS – From the analogy shown left top, unlike Human nervous
system, sensors are hybrid and hence sensor optimization might vary
for the same area under health monitoring depending on global or
local health considerations, Sensing mechanism must facilitate
accurate wireless transmission to central station and also be FAA/
Other Regulatory authorities approved
II. WIRELESS COMMUNICATION – challenges of Energy Efficiencies of
Communication protocols, Data + Time synchronizations, data losses
III. SENSOR DATA PROCESSING – Identification of effective data
normalization & data fusion techniques, Data filters to deal with Bad
or Corrupt Sensor data, Data acquisition being continuous, Large data
storage, retrieval & processing techniques required
Analogy SHM to Human Brain with respect to Pain Areas identification
SHM with Wired Sensor Network for Data Acquisitioning + Processing
DIAGNOSIS PROGNOSIS LIFE
EXTENSION +
PREDICTIVE
MAINTENANCE
11. COMPETITORS IT SOLUTIONS HUMS IT SOLUTION BY GOODRICH’S SENSORS
& INTEGRATED SYSTEMS NOW UTC AEROSPACE SYSTEMS
ABOUT:
With UTC Aerospace Systems HUMS on board, aircraft
readiness is boosted, flight safety is enhanced and maintenance
costs are lowered. Early indication of potential problems means
operators can plan appropriate actions to correct the issue
during the next major maintenance interval or to immediately
make a fix before the situation escalates into a damaged
component. With insight into the total health of the helicopter,
operators greatly reduce the surprise problems that cause flight
delays, cancellations or early terminations.
HUMS on-board system constantly monitors component
health from tip to tail by tapping into hundreds of aircraft
flight-control signals and specialized accelerometers distributed
throughout the aircraft. By synthesizing performance
information including speed, torque, temperature and pressure
data as well as comprehensive vibration and rotor track and
balance data, the system executes real-time diagnostics
without pilot involvement. The system provides “go” or “no-go”
status on the flight deck display or more detailed health
assessments and recommended maintenance actions on the
ground station.
HUMS:
The Health and Usage Monitoring Systems (HUMS) developed by
Goodrich’s Sensors and Integrated Systems (now UTC Aerospace
Systems) business is a series of networked diagnostic sensors that
continuously and comprehensively monitors the mechanical
performance of the entire aircraft.
This powerful system provides real-time data that enhances
predictive maintenance. Integrating the HUMS data with Sikorsky
Aerospace (Part of UTC conglomerate) Services’ OEM installation
expertise and support capabilities enables a breakthrough,
proactive maintenance system that lowers operating costs and
increases fleet availability.
The UTC Aerospace Systems Health and Usage Management
System (HUMS) automatically monitors hundreds of aircraft
signals and through synthesis and analysis of the data, tracks the
usage and health of the aircraft and its major assemblies. SCHEMATICS OF HUMS OPERATIONAL USE
12. COMPETITORS IT SOLUTIONS
iMRO BY SAP AND HCL AXON
INDUSTRY CHALLENGE:
The Aerospace and Defence (A&D) Industry continually
faces new challenges in a highly regulated and complex
business environment. Defence Supplier Organisations are
working under increased pressure to offer more flexible
and higher value-add services and products while coping
with internal transformation to become more efficient.
Aerospace Organisations and Operators have seen
unparalleled global challenges in recent years including
increased environmental regulation and need the ability to
respond effectively and quickly to these challenges in order
to stay in business.
Supplier Contract Management, Integrated Supply Chain,
Use Based Contract Structures, Intelligent Business
Information & IIT Landscape Optimisation are some of the
areas of focus for A&D Companies. Combination of
Technology& Transformation enables a proactive approach
to market changes & ability to respond quickly to new
opportunities.
ABOUT:
iMRO is SAP and HCL AXON's industry solution add-on for Maintenance, Repair
and Overhaul (MRO). It is an SAP complimentary software product which
extends SAP ERP MRO specifically for this industry. iMRO enhances the SAP user
interface to meet industry requirements in the areas of maintenance
engineering, planning and operations for business organizations in the following
market segments:
I. Airlines performing their own or external third party aircraft, engine, line
or component repair
II. Travel and transportation organizations (such as railways or freight
forwarders) managing and maintaining a complex fleet and infrastructure
of transportation equipment
III. Dedicated MRO providers performing third party (revenue bearing)
maintenance services
IV. Aviation and Aerospace original equipment manufacturers who
simultaneously perform after-market delivery maintenance and support
services on their or their competitor's products
V. Defence and other public sector organizations managing and maintaining
fleets or aerospace, transportation or nautical assets
13. HONEYWELL AEROSPACE SELECTS FLATIRONS
FOR TRAINING DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
SITA - INTRODUCE ENHANCED A/C
TRACKING CAPABILITY IN INDIA
SITA, which provides IT and
communications solutions to the
global air transport industry, today
discussed its innovative technology to
track aircraft with leading members
of the Indian airline community.
SITA’s AIRCOM Server Flight Tracker is
being introduced to allow airlines
efficiently and cost effectively track
their aircraft. The solution, which is
currently being evaluated by several
airlines for testing, will utilize
technology that is already installed in
aircraft to provide advanced tracking
capabilities.
The workshop was inaugurated by
Shri. Ashok Lavasa, Secretary,
Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) and
the keynote address was delivered by
Dr. Prabhat Kumar (Director General)
covering more than four million pages
and 40,000 documents annually.
“When seeking a partner for the
development of training content, our
objective was to reduce the overall
costs reusing technical publications
content in the development of
training materials,” said Lewis
Mallory, Director Flight Simulation
Support, Technical Pubs & Customer
Product Training for Honeywell
Aerospace.
In collaboration with Flatirons, 75% of
Honeywell’s illustration content in
training materials is reused directly
from existing technical
documentation. This amounts to a
32% cost savings for the overall
project when compared to the costs
of recreating and duplicating
illustrations for each training project.
Leaders and executives from all
major airlines and airports in
India attended the workshop.
The SITA AIRCOM Server Flight
Tracker solution will enable
interested airlines to track
aircraft movement by merging
SITA’s airline dispatcher Centre
system and airline operations
Centre system (AIRCOM) Server,
with its Future Air Navigation
System (FANS) ground
application, which is available
to Air Navigation Service
Providers (ANSPs). The FANS
system is already installed in
many aircraft, so the solution
does not call for extensive
additional cost or investment
by the airlines.
Flatirons Solutions announced
that Honeywell Aerospace, a
provider of products and services
to commercial, defence, and
space aircraft worldwide, has
selected the Flatirons’ Training
Services group to serve as its
primary developer for training
content. The contract includes
developing new training
materials, updating existing
source materials, and making
modifications to training content
used by Honeywell’s employees
and customers for servicing and
maintaining Honeywell products.
In 2009, Honeywell Aerospace
selected Flatirons as its global
supplier for technical
publications services,
14. BOEING EXPANDS CUSTOMERS' FUEL-EFFICIENCY
CAPABILITIES BY ACQUIRING ETS AVIATION
Boeing (NYSE: BA) today announced an agreement to
acquire ETS Aviation, a provider of fuel-efficiency
management and analytics software. ETS Aviation
solutions lead the market, providing more than 120
airlines and corporate flight departments the tools
necessary to accurately monitor fuel consumption,
identify fuel savings opportunities, and track and report
carbon emissions. ETS Aviation's fuel efficiency solutions
support more than 600 commercial aircraft across nearly
900,000 flights annually.
GARUDA INDONESIA AIRLINES GOES LIVE WITH TCS SWIFT MRO SOLUTION
Tata Consultancy Services a leading IT services, consulting
and business solutions organization, today announced the
go-live of a new Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO)
application program with PT Garuda Indonesia (Persero)
Tbk. (Garuda Indonesia Airlines), Indonesia’s national
airline, via its aircraft maintenance subsidiary GMF
Aeroasia.
Garuda’s relationship with TCS began in 2012 when the
airline sought a solution to upgrade, consolidate and
enhance its MRO technology infrastructure which was
spread across numerous applications from multiple vendors.
The program to implement the TCS SWIFT MRO
platform moved from blueprint phase to go-live in 13
months, much faster than a typical MRO project that can
take three to five years to complete. With the TCS SWIFT
MRO solution, Garuda replaced over 50 legacy applications,
implemented over 300 business processes, and migrated
over 3 million records of data for 140 aircraft and fitted
parts into a unified solution. The first phase of the project,
now live, comprises the SAP-based end-to-end pre-configured
SWIFT MRO solution for MRO, supply chain
processes, finance and human resources modules.