The ASCEND project, driven by Boeing's Spanish division alongside three Spanish companies, presented the results of its first two years of work. Its tools aim to detect risks from the design of an aircraft.
According to airline92.com, the ASCEND consortium presented the results of its first two years of work on Wednesday, October 14. The project brings together Boeing's Spanish division, Anzen Engineering, Clue Technologies, and DLTCode, which have developed methodologies and prototypes to analyse the safety of an aircraft more quickly and in greater detail.
The tools identify potential issues during the design and development of aeronautical systems, even before the aircraft is manufactured or flies. According to the consortium, the aim is to save time and resources and detect risks at an earlier stage, in a sector where safety analysis often requires long and highly specialised processes.
The work encompasses safety, which is the prevention and mitigation of risks from failures or hazardous conditions, and security, which protects the aircraft against intentional actions, including cybersecurity. The results may also serve as a reference for international bodies that set standards and best practices in the aerospace sector.
Eduardo Carrillo de Albornoz, General Director of Boeing Global Technology-Europe, states that the phase has demonstrated how digital technologies can enhance safety and streamline development and certification processes. He adds that collaboration with Spanish partners has turned advanced engineering concepts into practical tools for the entire industry.
ASCEND only brings together teams from Spanish companies. The investment is around €5 million and the project is co-financed by the Community of Madrid and EU FEDER funds.
Pablo de la Cruz, CEO of Anzen Engineering, explains that the goal is to detect risks earlier, reduce the complexity of certification, and shorten the time to market for safer technologies. Santiago Barrio from DLTCode, and Juan Ángel Tomás from Clue Technologies, highlight Spain's potential in strategic sectors.
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