In part two of his blog trilogy, Cyient’s Tom Edwards looks at the rise of disruptive technologies set to take center stage at Farnborough Airshow, including virtual reality, wi-fi advances and predictive maintenance
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In the first of a three-part series in the lead-up to Farnborough International Airshow, Tom Edwards, president of North America operations and aerospace at Cyient, considers the juggling acts being performed by cabin suppliers to meet customer expectations
A senior lecturer in operations and project management comments on the repercussions for the UK manufacturing industry following the country’s vote to exit the EU
The EU Referendum has led to many weighing up the pros and cons of the UK’s future as part of the European Union. A major consideration is the implications a potential Brexit could have on the UK’s engineering jobs market
Keeping passengers hydrated can be a valuable extension of the customer experience onboard. As travelers arrive at their destination without jetlag, they might just recall their flight with a little extra fondness
Having quality onboard product is vital, but it’s the small personal touches that crew offer that can make a great flight an unforgettable flight
Following BA’s announcement that it is investing GB£30m to bring high speed wi-fi to 118 aircraft in its its fleet, Cyient’s Bhoopathi Rapolu explores what BA’s announcement could mean for the industry as a whole, the prospect of custom-built airline apps, and the potential barriers that BA might face before the planned rollout next year
The pre-owned jet market is a complex entity that cannot always be predicted. Certain events happen that are unforeseen and unprecedented. These events have nothing to do with the aircraft itself, but can affect its value
Let’s look at how 3D printing is transforming aerospace & defense support chains and how enterprise resource planning systems will have to adapt to face the threat of counterfeit parts
There are some key trends that will impact the civil aviation industry during 2016, chief among which is additive manufacturing