Aerospace

Airbus unveils first immersive remote collaboration concept to ease aircraft cabin definition

By creating an industry-first collaborative solution based on mixed reality technologies for customizing airplane interiors, Airbus is bringing digital collaboration into a new dimension.

By allowing live and remote interactions with customers in an immersive virtual world, this revolutionary concept will revolutionize and improve how Airbus defines aircraft cabins. Users can imagine numerous cabin equipment options and test out various interior configurations, materials, or colors by using holograms in a 3D environment. Any user can quickly and instantly communicate with another, no matter where they are.

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By industrializing the “Airbus immersive remote collaboration” solution on the A320 series by 2025, new mixed-reality industrial applications for other commercial aircraft and on helicopter projects will become available.

This novel idea is built on Airbus’ experience using mixed reality technologies in commercial settings and very precise interior visualization. It helps Airbus achieve its goal of using a fully digital end-to-end approach for its industrial operations in order to enhance the quality of aircraft design, facilitate the ramp-up of production, and boost customer satisfaction.

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“With this new solution, Airbus is opening a new era where mixed reality will help define the future of aircraft cabin definition,” said Catherine Jestin, Executive Vice President of Digital and Information Management at Airbus. To develop engaging, dynamic, and realistic virtual experiences for our clients that are accessible at any time, from anywhere in the globe, we are utilising the power of data and the most cutting-edge technologies. This demonstrates how, at Airbus, we encourage digital innovation across all of our offerings while always keeping our consumers in mind.

Aerospace

When Ratan Tata was denied entry to the airfield at the Aero India show, he waited

During our visit to Aero India 2019, we had the unexpected opportunity to see Ratan Tata at the event, which was a thrilling moment for us. However, there was a surprising hiccup when the security staff didn’t allow him to enter due to a lack of a security pass.

Despite this, he remained calm and patiently waited for about 20 minutes until a member of the Tata team brought him the required pass, after which he calmly proceeded inside. It was a humbling sight, showcasing his composed demeanor even in such situations.

Ratan Tata ji is not only a renowned industrialist but also a trained pilot, holding a pilot’s license. In 2007, he became the first Indian civilian to fly the F-16 Falcon during the Aero India show in Bangalore—a proud moment for the nation.

His passion for aviation extended beyond flying, as he played a key role in shaping India’s aerospace industry. Under his leadership, Tata ventured into manufacturing and maintaining aerospace components while upholding its legacy of quality. Notably, Tata’s collaboration with Airbus to develop and manufacture the C295 aircraft is a testament to its growing influence in the sector.