Global Regulatory Landscape

The battery industry faces unique challenges that DPPs can address:

FAA (Federal Aviation Administration): Regulates civil aviation in the United States.
EASA (European Union Aviation Safety Agency): Ensures aviation safety and environmental protection in Europe.
ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization): Sets standards for aviation safety, security, efficiency, and environmental protection.
AS9100: Quality management system standard specific to the aerospace industry.
IAQG (International Aerospace Quality Group): Implements initiatives to make significant improvements in quality and reductions in cost throughout the aerospace industry value stream.
REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals): EU regulation impacting material selection and tracking in aerospace manufacturing.

Landscape and Challenges

Meeting and demonstrating compliance with rigorous aviation safety standards.

Managing products with operational lifespans measured in decades.

Ensuring transparency and traceability across multi-tier, international supplier networks.

Maintaining impeccable quality standards where failures can have catastrophic consequences.

Supporting efficient and accurate MRO operations throughout extended product lifespans.

Addressing growing concerns about the environmental impact of aviation and space operations.

Combating the infiltration of unapproved parts.

Integrating new technologies while maintaining compatibility with legacy systems.

SIMBA's Lightweight Solution

SIMBA’s DPP generates unique IDs for aerospace products and their components, enabling end-to-end traceability. Our solution connects multiple data points in a secure mechanism, offering unprecedented visibility across the entire lifecycle.

Key Features:

  • Component Traceability: Tracks individual components from sourcing through assembly and integration.
  • Manufacturing Process Logs: Records details about production, quality checks, and certifications.
  • Supply Chain Visibility: Provides transparency across multi-tier supplier networks to ensure component authenticity and quality.
  • Maintenance and Service History: Maintains comprehensive records of all maintenance activities, part replacements, and inspections.
  • Regulatory Compliance Documentation: Stores and manages all necessary certifications and compliance records for easy auditing.
  • Performance and Usage Data: Captures operational data to support maintenance and inform designs.
  • End-of-Life Management: Facilitates proper decommissioning and recycling.
  • Secure Data Sharing: Controlled access to product data throughout the supply chain and operational lifecycle.

SIMBA’s Benefits for Aerospace Stakeholders

Aerospace companies can enhance safety, streamline compliance, and improve supply chain management through the traceability and real-time visibility of DPPs. These measures support high safety standards, simplify documentation for authorities, and ensure component authenticity.

Optimized maintenance operations and extended product lifecycles boost efficiency and sustainability. The data access DPPs provide facilitates predictive maintenance, while environmental impact tracking supports carbon footprint reduction. Rapidly resolving issue minimizes downtime, further enhancing operational efficiency.

Driving Innovation and Growth

  • Data-Driven Design Improvements: Leverage operational data to inform next-generation aircraft and spacecraft design.
  • Digital Twin Integration: Support the development and maintenance of accurate digital twins for complex aerospace systems.
  • Supply Chain Optimization: Improve forecasting, reduce waste, and minimize disruptions through better visibility and data analytics.
  • Enhanced Collaboration: Facilitate secure information sharing among OEMs, suppliers, airlines, and MRO providers.
  • New Service Models: Enable performance-based logistics and other innovative service offerings based on real-time product data.
  • Accelerated Certification Processes: Streamline regulatory approvals with comprehensive, easily auditable product data.
  • Counterfeit Prevention: Combat the infiltration of unapproved parts with verifiable component origin and lifecycle data.

Aerospace-Specific Digital Product Passport Use Cases

Commercial Aviation

Manage complex aircraft systems, support fleet-wide maintenance programs, and ensure compliance.

Space Systems

Track components for satellites, launch vehicles, and space stations, ensuring reliability in extreme environments.

Defense Aerospace

Support mission-critical systems with enhanced security and traceability features.

Urban Air Mobility

Manage emerging eVTOL aircraft with emphasis on battery and motor traceability

Want to Learn More?

SIMBA, a leaders in secure, decentralized data exchange, collaborates with major players in the aerospace industry to create DPP solutions that addresse the complex needs of this sector. Our DPP empowers aerospace manufacturers, suppliers, airlines, and MRO providers to optimize their operations, ensure compliance, and drive innovation.

By implementing SIMBA’s DPPs, stakeholders in the aerospace industry can achieve greater safety, efficiency, and sustainability while positioning themselves at the forefront of digital transformation in aviation and space exploration.

Ready to propel your operations to new heights with cutting-edge traceability?