by Jessica Brownlow | Jan 13, 2025 | AI & ML, Avionics, BUZZ, Connectivity, Flight Ops IT, Innovation, MRO IT, Sustainability
At Aerospace Tech Week, we celebrate innovation and excellence across the industry.
These awards put a spotlight on the innovators, visionaries, and first-movers who are shaping the future of aerospace. If there’s a company, individual, or product you want to recognise for their outstanding contributions to the industry in 2024, nominate them below.
Winners of each category will receive a prize package including dedicated social media promotion across our platforms and featured spots on our blog and website. The winners will also get either exclusive blog coverage or an interview, providing a chance to share their story. Each winner will also take home a small trophy as a token of their achievement.
For the winner of the most disruptive start-up category, an additional perk is offered: a small booth at either our US or Europe event, giving them a platform to network amongst key industry stakeholders.
The categories are:
- Top innovator
- Best sustainability initiative
- Most disruptive start-up
- AI visionary
- Collaboration of the year
Be sure to attend the Aerospace Tech Awards Ceremony on Wednesday 2nd April 2025 at 17:10 at after the Aerospace Tech Week closing keynote panel. Get your free ticket ‘
by Jessica Brownlow | Dec 23, 2024 | AI & ML, Avionics, Connectivity, Flight Ops IT, Innovation, MRO IT, Sustainability
As 2024 draws to a close, we are reflecting on the news and topics that grabbed your attention this year. Here are the top five most read articles of 2024.
1. What EWIS is and why it matters for wiring aircraft
If you play any part in the wiring of aircraft — whether as a manufacturer, installer or technician — then the acronym EWIS matters to you. The reason: EWIS stands for ‘Electrical Wiring InterConnect System’ or ‘Electrical Wiring InterConnection System.’ In either usage, EWIS represents a unified approach to aircraft wiring design and layout that encompasses all wires and wired devices that are installed in aircraft for transmitting electrical energy… Read full article here.
2. Harnessing data to drive the connected aviation ecosystem
Nicole White, Vice President, Business Development – Connected Aviation Solutions, Collins Aerospace, joined to discuss the connectivity landscape, looking at emerging technologies, challenges, and reaching the “eutopia state” of travel. The conversation emphasised the current fragmentation of the connectivity ecosystem, highlighting the urgent need to integrate solutions. Additionally, White characterised the digital side of the landscape as still in its infancy, with enormous untapped potential in the data being generated…Read full article here.
3. Industry 4.0: Digital Twin technology at Rolls-Royce
According to McKinsey, intelligent computers are to the Fourth Industrial Revolution (Industry 4.0), what steam was to the first. Powered by disruptive technology, machine learning (ML), artificial intelligence (AI), and data analytics, Industry 4.0 is characterised by the merging of the digital and physical worlds. Digital Twins epitomise this new era of industry. It is: “A technology based on the concept of creating…Read full article here
4. Aerospace Tech Review Awards 2024
At Aerospace Tech Week, we celebrate innovation and excellence across the industry. These awards put a spotlight on the innovators, visionaries, and first-movers who are shaping the future of aerospace. If there’s a company, individual, or product you want to recognise for their outstanding contributions to the industry in 2024, nominate them below. Winners of each category will receive a prize package including dedicated social media promotion across our platforms and featured spots on our blog and website. The winners will also get either exclusive blog coverage or an interview, providing a chance to share their story. Each winner will also take home a small… Read full article here
5. 15 Promising aerospace startups to watch
In an industry which must stay ahead of the curve, startups play a crucial role. Disrupting a space dominated by legacy systems, their comparative agility allows for rapid experimentation and iteration, bringing fresh perspectives and innovation. Here are 15 startups leveraging tech to drive innovation that are set to shake the aerospace industry…Read full article here
What do you think will be the biggest topics to explore in 2025?
by Jessica Brownlow | Dec 11, 2024 | MRO IT
Last week, SkyTeam members Saudia and Air France-KLM signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) targeted at expanding and localising Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) capabilities in the Kingdom.
The agreement will support Saudia in developing its technical operations and enables the airline to handle module assembly and disassembly of GE90 engines, which are used on Boeing 777 aircraft. The MoU stipulates that at least 50 per cent of the GE90 work orders will be awarded to Air-France KLM.
It also floats the establishment of a joint venture for GEnx engines, used on Boeing 787 aircraft.
Benjamin Smith, CEO of Air France-KLM stated:
“Saudia is a historic partner of Air France-KLM, and in the context of Saudi Arabia’s fast-paced development, we see a mutual interest in expanding our commercial cooperation and pooling our expertise, notably in the strategic MRO activity. Air France-KLM Engineering and Maintenance is already a leader in the field, and further cooperation with Saudia will unlock additional opportunities in the country and in the region.”
This MoU will additionally enhance the codeshare agreement between the airlines, with an expanded selection of domestic and international routes.
The signing ceremony was attended by President Emmanuel Macron of the French Republic, Engr. Saleh Al-Jasser, Chairman of Saudi Arabian Airlines Corporation, Engr. Ibrahim Al-Omar, the Director General of Saudia Group, along with ministers and distinguished dignitaries, the agreement was signed by Capt. Fahd Cynndy, Managing Director of Saudia Technic, and Anne Brachet, Executive Vice President of Air France-KLM Engineering & Maintenance, pictured above.
The Middle-East Aircraft MRO Market growth is driven by ongoing fleet expansion and modernisation programmes and is estimated to reach $7.14 billion by 2029. As the region bolsters its technical capabilities, there is a growing demand for strategic partnerships and skilled labour.
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by Jessica Brownlow | Dec 3, 2024 | MRO IT
In a ground-breaking agreement, Qatar Airways was chosen by Honeywell as an official Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) provider for the Airbus A350’s Auxiliary Power Units (APUs). The HGT1700 APU supplies crucial electric and pneumatic power for multiple onboard system in the Airbus A350.
Gaining a license for the HGT1700 APU “is a first” in the Middle East and Africa region and is a milestone for both Qatar Airways and the region as the airline expands into the MRO sector.
This collaboration will see the award-winning airline set up a “cutting-edge” MRO facility to service Honeywell’s advanced HGT1700 APU. Highlighting the significance of this partnership, Qatar Airways Group CEO, Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, said:
“This milestone marks a transformative step for Qatar Airways, as we enter the MRO sector. Alongside servicing our own fleet’s APUs, we’ll also generate new revenue streams by offering maintenance services to third-parties. This partnership not only reinforces our position as an industry leader but also enhances our profitability and capacity to deliver exceptional service to our partners.”
Commenting on what the collaboration means for localisation, Honeywell Global, High Growth Regions President and CEO, Mr. Anant Maheshwari, said:
“By offering local MRO services for our HGT1700 APU through Qatar Airways’ aftermarket capabilities, we are underscoring our commitment to localisation across the Middle East, providing international operators with fast access to the services they need to support the region’s rapidly growing aviation sector.”
In addition to generating new revenue streams by offering maintenance services to third-parties, the airline will save on servicing costs for its own fleet. The facility is set to complete by 2028 and will utilise energy-efficient, environmentally advanced technology.
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by Jessica Brownlow | Nov 19, 2024 | AI & ML, Avionics, Connectivity, Flight Ops IT, Innovation, MRO IT, Sustainability
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by Jessica Brownlow | Nov 18, 2024 | AI & ML, Avionics, BUZZ, Connectivity, Flight Ops IT, Innovation, MRO IT, Sustainability
At Aerospace Tech Week, we celebrate innovation and excellence across the industry.
These awards put a spotlight on the innovators, visionaries, and first-movers who are shaping the future of aerospace. If there’s a company, individual, or product you want to recognise for their outstanding contributions to the industry in 2024, nominate them below.
Winners of each category will receive a prize package including dedicated social media promotion across our platforms and featured spots on our blog and website. The winners will also get either exclusive blog coverage or an interview, providing a chance to share their story. Each winner will also take home a small trophy as a token of their achievement.
For the winner of the most disruptive start-up category, an additional perk is offered: a small booth at either our US or Europe event, giving them a platform to network amongst key industry stakeholders.
The categories are:
- Top innovator
- Best sustainability initiative
- Most disruptive start-up
- AI visionary
- Collaboration of the year
Be sure to attend the Aerospace Tech Awards Ceremony on Wednesday 2nd April 2025 at 17:10 at after the Aerospace Tech Week closing keynote panel. Get your free ticket
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