Why 2019 May Be The Year of The Drone

In the aerospace and defense industry, programs are becoming more complex, bids are more challenging and customer priorities are changing. The need for newer technologies, such as composites for more fuel-efficient aircraft, will continue to grow. Aerospace companies also have to manage regulatory requirements to make sure design and manufacturing practices are documented and traceable. The need for greater program performance has never been so critical for aerospace and defense companies.

Digital transformation has become a buzzword in the aviation industry, as leading airlines strategize to advance in a hyper-competitive environment. And, airline operations is a key area that airlines are focusing on, in their transformation journey.

Modern flight departments and operations are eager for solutions that embrace 21st century technology and accessibility, especially for the critical task of maintenance tracking With a culture that offers instant information via always-connected mobile devices, flight departments are looking for and implementing an array of new systems and processes that harness quick communication, real-time data transfer, and eSignatures. This new approach is ushering out legacy systems for maintenance tracking as well as inventory control and operations.Join us as AIN Editor-in-Chief Matt Thurber moderates a discussion about modern maintenance tracking tools with business aviation experts Jeff McClean, Aviation Director of Maintenance, Procter & Gamble; Deborah Bew, Founder, Aircraft Acquisitions; and Lee Brewster, Director of Product Marketing at Flightdocs.

IATA launched the NDC program in 2012. NDC Standard is an XML-based data transmission standard. It aims to transition from the current flight distribution model to an airline retailing distribution model. Now, airlines are leveraging NDC to gain more direct control over distribution. NDC adoption will also impact the way airlines are contracting with corporations.