Industrial AI transforms aerospace sector with tailored solutions

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming industries, and aerospace is no exception. Unlike generic AI tools like ChatGPT, specialized Industrial AI solutions are being developed to meet the stringent requirements of aerospace engineering, manufacturing, and maintenance.

IFS Leads the Industrial AI Charge

Enterprise software company IFS aims to become the global leader in Industrial AI by 2029. Through strategic acquisitions (like Copperleaf and Poka) and private equity investments, IFS is building a comprehensive AI ecosystem. Their IFS Cloud platform already hosts 200 Industrial AI applications, with updates released biannually.

Aerospace-Specific Applications

IFS focuses on capital-heavy industries, with a dedicated aerospace/defense business unit. Their solutions cover:

• Regulatory compliance (Part M, CAMO, ITAR)
• Maintenance scheduling optimization
• Knowledge transfer for aging workforces
• Test process integration

"AI brings automation that increases productivity across workflows," says Vijay Hadavale, IFS's Aerospace Director.

Addressing Security and Hallucination Concerns

Aerospace companies face unique challenges adopting AI:

• Cybersecurity requirements (CMMC, FedRAMP, ISO 27001)
• Data residency regulations
• AI hallucination risks in mission-critical systems

"Planes can fall out of the sky. It's mission-critical," emphasizes IFS CEO Mark Moffat, noting human oversight remains essential.

The Future of Industrial AI

Key emerging applications include:

1. Predictive AI for equipment failure forecasting
2. Generative AI for engineering designs
3. Agentic AI for autonomous decision-making (with limitations)

"Industrial AI goes beyond consumer chatbots to provide actionable insights," concludes Stephanie Poor, IFS UKI Managing Director. As geopolitical tensions increase demand, aerospace firms leveraging these tools may gain significant competitive advantages.