IFAR-X: Collaborative Engineering Framework For Next Generation Of Aerospace Engineers Working On Aircraft Design

Kurzfassung

At the core of aircraft development lies collaboration, especially crucial for a complex product like an aircraft. The AGILE framework has successfully enabled such collaborative effort, overcoming challenges such as data-driven communication, firewall issues, and tool integration. Extending this collaboration globally, the IFAR-ECN 2023 conference aimed at bringing together leading aerospace engineers from 18 IFAR member countries spanning 4 continents and 9 time zones, to introduce the next generation of engineers to the Collaborative Engineering Framework (CEF). Educating young engineers early in their careers ensures a more seamless and standardized future for collaborative work in aircraft development. This paper presents the framework and guidelines, using three aircraft design use-cases, to demonstrate the collaborative efforts across multiple institutes, establishing a reference aircraft for future IFAR-ECN events. The use-cases are based on three technological advancements: high aspect ratio wing (HAW), composite wing structures and ultra high bypass ratio (UHBR) engines. A design mission is chosen based on a typical short-medium ranged, single aisle, 150 seater Airbus A320 type reference aircraft.