Impact Today T
here’s a revolution underway in aviation, and it’s being driven by artificial intelligence. AI is already affecting everything from aircraft design and
manufacturing to in-flight operations and maintenance, along with air traffic control and anything else that touches flying.
AI’s primary role in aviation is “improving safety, efficiency and customer interactions,” said Grant Bristow, senior manager of enterprise software development at Bell Textron. “There are three notable areas where AI is making a difference. AI can improve manufacturing efficiency through generative design and additive manufacturing. AI technology can enable aircraft manufacturers and MRO services to monitor the health and condition of aircraft components and predict when they require repair or replacement. Advances in large language models (LLM) technology will enable companies like Bell to provide a more enriched experience for customers through interactive technical publications.”
That’s not all. Even today, “AI is enabling remote operation of uncrewed aircraft such as small UAS and military air vehicles. It is enabling more efficient data collection for use in cases such as infrastructure inspection and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions,” said Clint Church, chief engineer at Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing company.
“Artificial intelligence is already playing a major role in many aspects of aviation,” agreed Simon Briceno, chief commercial officer at Jaunt Air Mobility. “Over the past several years, AI algorithms have been introduced into pilot training, flight operations, air traffic management, and passenger experiences. AI-driven flight simulators provide realistic training environments for pilots, helping them improve their skills and decision-making abilities. Finally, the use of AI algorithms has increased at airports in areas that screen passengers and baggage to identify security threats.”
“The value and beauty of AI resides in its role in ‘augmenting’ our intelligence and expanding opportunities to the benefit of all, tackling open-ended problems,” observed Leonardo Helicopters’ Mattia Cavanna, VP of technology and innovation. “It’s no surprise then that most advanced research centers and companies are equipped with high-performance computers, such as Leonardo’s ‘Da Vinci-1,’ paired with a growing team of AI specialists within the so-called Leonardo labs hosting over a hundred PhDs.”
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