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?