At Aerospace Tech Week Europe, Steffen Wenzel, Partner, Head of Aerospace & Defence, h&z Consulting will be chairing a selection of avionics tracks as well as moderating key sessions including a sustainability focused discussion with Anna von Groote, Director General of EUROCAE.
In this brief conversation, Wenzel draws on his 15 years of experience in the aerospace and defence industry to assess the current landscape. The discussion touched on everything from quantum computing to avionics, AI to sustainability.
Wenzel picked out sustainability as one of the industry’s major challenges. Unpacking the variety of solutions that will be necessary to curb emissions, he picked out SAF, hybrid-electric technology, route optimisation, and enhanced air traffic management as near term solutions that are already shaping the landscape.
Speaking about the upcoming event in Munich, Wenzel explained the sessions onsite will be critical in understanding how avionics will develop in the coming years. Sharing a glimpse into what to expect, Wenzel said:
“One area is cross-aircraft collaboration to avoid turbulence, which is an exciting area of innovation. Essentially, aircraft will be able to communicate with each other in real-time to share turbulence data, helping improve passenger comfort and operational efficiency.
Another key topic is Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) and the innovations they offer to operators. These advancements will improve navigation accuracy and allow for more precise and fuel-efficient routing, which is crucial as we work toward making aviation more sustainable.
On a more technical level, we will also be looking at multicore processors in avionics systems. This is a topic that has been around for some time, but it remains a challenge, particularly when it comes to certification…”
Watch the full conversation below. To join us at ATW Europe book your ticket now!
Questions asked include:
- What are the most exciting opportunities we are seeing with aerospace?
- What are the biggest challenges the industry is facing?
- Can you highlight some of key themes you expect to hear on stage at in April?
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