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Dominick Cihelka - Flydubai

The Proposal

The concept of the SmartBelt is to better ensure the safety of passengers onboard the aircraft. This solution would require special seatbelts be fitted which are capable of identifying whether the seat belt is latched or unlatched. Furthermore each seat would be fitted with a pressure sensor to determine if a passenger is indeed sitting in this seat (Bear in mind this has other potential benefits such as identifying passengers seated on a plane and reporting statistical figures) Either an illuminated flashing light presented directly above the In-Flight Entertainment screen or an individual seatbelt warning sign in the same area would be used to inform the passenger that they are not using their seatbelt while being seated. These lights would illuminate only if ALL of the below criteria are met: - The passenger is sitting in their seat - The seatbelt attached to that seat is not latched Furthermore this solution could be integrated with existing in-flight entertainment systems so that if a passenger does not have their seatbelt latched while sitting down, they will see a flashing seatbelt symbol in the corner of their screen while they are using the system. An additional advantage of integrating this solution with a centralized computer solution such as IFE, would be providing reporting statistic on the flight (avg. time passengers using seatbelts during flight while being seated).

Sam Chacko & Sony Dipu - Flydubai

To install a machine (Kiosk) where passengers can track their bags while waiting for the flight, either upon departure, transit or arrival. This proposal suggests to install barcode readers at various locations inside the airport. Passenger scans the barcode under the bar code reader. Bar code reader identifies and details from the existing Baggage Reconciliation System (BRS) is retrieved and displayed on the monitor attached to the bar code reader. We can use the existing bar coded tag inserted on the baggage claim card to track the bags or one of the patented technology may also be used.

Hamad Al Matrooshi & Noora Al Sharhan – Department of Transport Abu Dhabi

The Proposal

QNS Solutions Suite is bilingual GHG ( Green House Gases) data management oriented software, capable of reporting emission auto calculated from small, medium, and large aviation firm’s operations. QNS Solutions Suite is capable of running emission calculations for office base operations, flight operations, and ground/ maintenance operations and integrates the results in the database. The calculated and stored reports is being shared with the defined parties including the regulator real time, which is saving tremendous amount of time and efforts comparing to the conventional reporting method. The emission reporting session is clustered to identify each operation from each Division/ Section separately in order to have a better control. Moreover, reporting session gathers information about emission sources individually. This is uplifting management capabilities with respect to improvements to operations. Aviation firms currently provide manual reporting to GCAA ( General civil aviation authority), EAD ( Environment Agency Abu Dhabi), DoT ( Department of Transport), SCAD ( Statistics Centre Abu Dhabi) utilizing spreadsheets. QNS Solutions Suite is imbedding innovation in providing robots reporting system and data management. QEHS ( Quality Environment Health & Safety) team in a firm is usually overloaded with reports to deferent federal and local competent authorities. QNS Solutions Suite allows allocated divisions representatives to provide data to the QEHS ( Quality Environment Health & Safety) team which relives tremendous amount of workload accordingly. This is an innovative approach towards self-regulating which is a well-known approach to imbed sustainability in firm’s operations.

Fast developing industries are a result of constant change and implementation of modern technology. Blockchain technology has captured the attention of industries across the globe, including aviation. Using robust cryptographic techniques and a distributed messaging protocol, it creates shared ledgers that decentralize reconciliation-based processes. From flight bookings to immigration, hotel or car rental agencies, the use case appears to be limited only by sky. The buzz and excitement surrounding this new technology is quite noticeable, it’s not hard to envision, how it will revolutionize the aviation industry.

Among other drivers of change such as new fuel types, aircraft designs or business models, blockchain will be certainly up there as one of the leading technologies that has a major impact on the future of aviation.

So how can the aviation industry cut through the buzz and use this technology to change the way they do business? This category of Aeronnovation Award is aimed at challenging the creative genius of everyone to explore the blockchain user cases in the aviation industry and come up with innovative ideas and practical details.

Pilotless aircraft buzzing around in the cities is fast becoming a reality. The proliferation of this technology has brought the realization that it is high time to prepare for the numerous safety challenges this new mode of transportation will pose. With the ease of access to acquire drones that are capable of reaching high altitude and speed, the civil aircraft are going to struggle to safely share the already congested skies. Traditional methods of air traffic management will no longer be able to cope, making it vital that practices and systems are completely overhauled.

We are discovering new and highly desirable usages of drones everyday therefore, every effort should be made to nurture and support this technological phenomenon whilst ensuring that the safety and security of civil aviation is not compromised. Members of the general public, aviation industry and academia are invited to participate in this Award to make aviation safer for generations to come.

3D printing was widely hailed to emerge from a novelty status to become a game changer in aircraft manufacturing by reducing production costs especially in the areas of niche products and prototypes. Although this technology is not new for the major aircraft manufacturers, Airbus first 3D printer was installed in 2012. The wide spread use of this transformative technology for aviation has yet to be realized.

Airlines have been successful in producing small number of plastic parts especially for aircraft interiors however, introducing this technology into production of metal parts is a monumental challenge that will take the power of imagination and perseverance. The GCAA is pleased to announce an Award which is designed to bring together industry professionals, academia and everyone else to explore innovative usage of this technology to help meet both existing and future aviation industry needs.