The AI

The term “artificial intelligence” was coined more than 60 years ago, but only recently have we begun to realize all the benefits of AI, machine learning and deep learning in our everyday lives.

Most of us already use smart machines that learn, recognize voices, make decisions, solve problems and make recommendations on everything from the routes we drive, to the movies we watch, to the clothes we buy. We have smartphones in our pockets, intelligent personal assistants on our countertops, robots in our factories and autonomous vehicles on our highways. And that’s just for starters.

Artificial intelligence, Deep Learning / Machine Learning Systems are having a major impact on the aerospace industry, too. With the technologies mentioned above, flying is becoming safer, more comfortable, more predictive and outcome based. Airlines improve schedule performance, use less fuel and create a better passenger experience. Airports are more efficient and easier for travelers to navigate. Ground crews turn flights around faster and dispatch operations are getting more efficient and autonomy based. Airlines are able to use the learning systems to derive better segment strategies and charge according to the relevance and value. And aircraft maintenance is easier, faster, prescriptive and more precise.

All this – and much more – is possible because aerospace is such a data-rich ecosystem. With recent advancements in connectivity, data analytics and the Industrial Internet of Things , we can use the vast amounts of data available from disparate systems on and off the aircraft to drive outcomes that impact the operational efficiency, mission effectiveness and profitability of all kinds of operators. AI, Machine Learning and Deep Learning are the engines that connects brains throughout the ecosystem. Not to leave out manufacturing, the digital—physical—digital loop bound by digital threads is taking Industry 4.0 to an altogether different level by creating self-learning networks capable of bringing in an astounding level of autonomy and decision making without humans in the loop.