Boeing has announced, through its subsidiary Aviall, a multi-year consumables and expendables aircraft parts supply chain programme agreement with Etihad Airways Engineering.
Aerospace Industry Software, Design, Testing and Measurement
Aerospace manufacturing involves the design, development, production, testing and sale of aircraft, space vehicles, rockets and missiles, together with related parts and equipment. There are many critical components in an aerospace manufacturer’s software suite, such as: inventory, manufacturing planning and scheduling, order entry and fulfillment. Customer relationship management (CRM) is also key specifically for those dealing with producing and shipping items that are restricted.
TSA approves Vanderlande-Optosecurity automated screening lane
Jun 15, 2017
Vanderlande, along with integrated remote screening software partner, Optosecurity Corp., have been notified that their integrated ASL system has been approved by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to proceed to airport operational deployments after successful completion of TSA's integration assessment testing.
Creaform HandySCAN 3D scanner now certified by Airbus
May 03, 2017
Creaform has announced that its flagship metrology-grade portable 3D scanner, the HandySCAN 3D, has been certified by Airbus and will be added to the company's next Technical Equipment Manual (TEM) release.
Swissport awarded Cargo Handling by Emirates SkyCargo for three airports in France
Feb 22, 2017
Swissport Cargo Services France, a subsidiary of Swissport International, the cargo services provider to the aviation industry, will handle cargo at CDG, LYS and NCE for Emirates SkyCargo, the largest cargo airline worldwide in terms of international freight tonne-kilometres flown.
Elbit Systems standardises on Infor to transform business
Feb 08, 2017
Infor, provider of business applications specialised by industry and built for the cloud, has announced that Israeli defence technology giant Elbit Systems has selected Infor's suite of applications for the aerospace and defence industry as the platform for a comprehensive business transformation project.
BionicAircraft: CENIT develops solutions for greater resource efficiency in aviation
Jan 18, 2017
CENIT is participating in the European research project "BionicAircraft", which aims to boost resource efficiency in aviation by implementing additive manufacturing and bionic design in all phases of the aircraft lifecycle.
New ultra-thin RFID label for non-metal surfaces
Sep 14, 2016
Brady´s new RFID Air Label for aerospace industries and airliners is ultra-thin and has a read range of up to 8 meters.
BBA Aviation's IT planning takes flight with Sumerian's Capacity Planning as a Service
Jun 22, 2016
Sumerian has announced that BBA Aviation will be implementing its Capacity Planning as a Service (CPaaS) to provide critical IT capacity visibility and insight across its organisation.
Ehrhardt + Partner Group continues its expansion
Jun 09, 2016
Ehrhardt + Partner Group (EPG) has expanded its product portfolio: With its Lydia Voice Suite, the solution for Voice-controlled processes, the logistics expert continues to expand its position as a comprehensive solutions provider.
Manufacturing company Liebherr GB Ltd wins National Apprenticeship Award
Jan 28, 2016
Liebherr GB Ltd from Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, has been revealed as the BAE Systems Large Employer of the Year at the National Apprenticeship Awards at an exclusive ceremony at London's Grosvenor House.
Aerospace Industry Software
Aerospace industry software is a broad term that encompasses a wide range of software applications used by aerospace engineers, designers, and manufacturers. Some of the most common types of aerospace software include:
- CAD software: CAD software is used to create 3D models of aircraft, spacecraft, and other aerospace components. Some of the most popular CAD software packages for the aerospace industry include CATIA, SolidWorks, and NX.
- Simulation software: Simulation software is used to test the performance of aircraft and aerospace systems in virtual environments. This helps engineers to identify and correct any potential problems before the aircraft is built. Some of the most popular simulation software packages for the aerospace industry include ANSYS, MATLAB, and Simcenter STAR-CCM+.
- Manufacturing software: Manufacturing software is used to manage the production process for aerospace components. This software helps to track the status of orders, manage inventory, and ensure that products are manufactured to specifications. Some of the most popular manufacturing software packages for the aerospace industry include SAP, Oracle, and MRPeasy.
- PLM software: PLM software (product lifecycle management) is used to manage the entire product lifecycle, from conception to retirement. This software helps to track product requirements, manage design changes, and ensure that products meet regulatory requirements. Some of the most popular PLM software packages for the aerospace industry include Siemens PLM Software, Dassault Systèmes, and PTC.
In addition to these general types of software, there are also a number of specialized software applications used in the aerospace industry. For example, there are software packages for designing aircraft wings, software for simulating aircraft aerodynamics, and software for managing aircraft maintenance.
The use of aerospace software is essential for the design, development, and manufacturing of aircraft and aerospace systems. These software applications help engineers to create more efficient and reliable products, and they help manufacturers to produce products more quickly and cost-effectively.
