Forum 360: Current and Future State of Aircraft Certification 5 June 2023 19:00 - 5 June 2023 21:00

The current aircraft certification standards and processes are adequate for certifying our current understanding of aircraft – airplanes are airplanes, helicopters are helicopters and so on. Future aircraft will blur the lines – airplanes the take off like helicopters, helicopters will cruise like airplanes, uncrewed systems, automated/autonomous systems will test the limits of the current understanding of certification standards and processes.

Further, the latest technological advancements in aircraft design and manufacturing, including composite materials, additive manufacturing, and electric propulsion systems present challenges for regulators and manufacturers.

The panel will look towards the future of aircraft certification and explore emerging trends and technologies, such as supersonic and hypersonic flight, urban air mobility, and autonomous aircraft. They will discuss the unique challenges these new technologies present for certification and the regulatory approaches needed to ensure their safe operation.

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