AVSAF, one more step toward operational security
One of the most important aspects of airport environments, if not the most relevant, is security. Every process, procedure, action or project that is carried out requires compliance with a series of standards and protocols to guarantee high levels of security. One of the key elements in this environment is people. The activity in airports […]
A software project for the aeronautical industry based on blockchain technology
The Industrial Digitisation Department at AERTEC, an international company specialising in aerospace technology, the University of Málaga (UMA) and Telefónica Tech have jointly developed a software project for the aeronautical industry that relies on blockchain technology. Blockchain is a disruptive technology that adds trust to any business solution or process. Many sectors are already leveraging […]
Sustainability in the aeronautical industry through production processes
The sustainability of aviation is fundamental to the fulfilment of European commitments and policies, including the European Green Deal and the new industrial strategy for Europe, which are aimed at carbon neutrality. Reducing greenhouse gases is the main way to contribute to environmental objectives related to climate change. Aviation is responsible for 2% of total […]
Nachhaltigkeit in der Luftfahrtbranche durch Produktionsprozesse
Nachhaltigkeit ist in der Luftfahrt von grundlegender Bedeutung für die Erfüllung der europäischen Verpflichtungen und Richtlinien, einschließlich des Europäischen Grünen Deals und der neuen Europäischen Industriestrategie, deren Ziel unter anderem in der Kohlenstoffneutralität besteht. Die Senkung der Treibhausgasemissionen stellt den wichtigsten Beitrag zu den Umweltschutzzielen im Hinblick auf den Klimawandel dar. 2 % der gesamten […]
Game theory applied to the aviation sector
If I told you that there is a connection between Maximus, General of the Roman Empire and protagonist of the film Gladiator, game theory and how Airbus or Boeing determine the prices of their aircraft, or how airlines set the price of their tickets, would you believe me? Well, it’s a bit contrived, but it’s […]
The second life of aeroplanes: maintenance, recycling or death
What is the useful life of a commercial aircraft? There is no regulation in the aviation industry which specifies the number of years for which it is safe to operate certain aircraft. Their useful life tends instead to vary depending on the business model of the airline that operates the aircraft. According to data analysed […]
Technological maturity, the key to safe innovation
The technology life cycle goes through different stages; basic or fundamental research, applied research, experimental development and technological innovation. But how do you know which stage a technology is at? And, above all, what level of maturity does that technology need to be at to be leveraged or exploited? The last question is especially relevant […]
Managing airport incidents
The airport is a set of systems where a very large number of people, aircraft, vehicles and equipment interact. Due to this large number of actors, which allow the airport to operate, it is inevitable for incidents or accidents to occur airside on a daily basis. Given this scenario, certified airports have a specific procedure […]
Industry 5.0
Last year, the Directorate General for Research and Innovation of the European Commission published a report titled «Industry 5.0 – Towards a sustainable, human-centric and resilient European Industry» as part of the R&I Paper Series – Policy Brief. For many readers it may come as a surprise that even as Industry 4.0’s concepts and technological […]
Airport boarding bridges
In the evolution of air transport and the necessary pursuit of efficiency in processes – such as airport safety – professionals in the aeronautics sector have been able to develop mobile boarding bridges between terminal buildings and parked aircraft. A definition of airport boarding bridges is: mobile systems that are integrated into airport systems which […]
