Korean J Aerosp Environ Med.  2017 Aug;27(2):49-53.

The IT Industry’s Influence on Next-Generation Aviation Technologies

• Hyun W

Abstract

The aviation industry is expected to grow. Convergence of combined technologies of machinery, electronics, materials and information technology (IT) to conventional aviation technology has contributed to the progress in aviation industry. IT, making a considerable impact on every human life, began to merge into aviation technology and raises its level of standardized technology and engineering. In particular, the development of avionics based on IT contributes to the increased efficiency of aircraft system and flying safety. It also accounts for substantial portion for more than 30% of the total cost of aircraft comprising navigation, safety systems of terrain warning, landing system and propulsion system monitering. In this paper, I review the industrial movement that linked in aviation industry and discuss the influence of IT convergence on this industry.

Keyword

Aviation; IT convergence technology