Authors :
Vidhya S.
Volume/Issue :
Volume 10 - 2025, Issue 10 - October
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DOI :
https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/25oct1019
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Abstract :
Managing frequent design changes in aircraft manufacturing and maintenance poses significant challenges to
safety, regulatory compliance, and cost-effectiveness. While traditional Digital Mock-Ups (DMUs) facilitate design
visualization, they inherently lack the dynamic, real-time adaptability critical for effective ongoing change management.
This research investigates the transformative potential of Digital Twins (DTs) in enhancing aircraft change management by
offering a dynamic, real-time, and data-integrated representation of aircraft systems. Through a comparative analysis of
DMU and Digital Twin capabilities, this study proposes a novel conceptual framework for seamlessly integrating Digital
Twin into the aircraft lifecycle, specifically targeting the complexities of change management. Findings indicate that Digital
Twin implementation significantly reduces risks, accelerates validation processes, and enhances traceability across
engineering, production, and maintenance domains. The research concludes that Digital Twins effectively bridge the
technological gap beyond static digital mock-ups, enabling proactive and agile change management, bolstering operational
resilience, and optimizing the entire aircraft lifecycle in aerospace engineering.
Keywords :
Digital Twin, Change Management, Aircraft, OEM, Digital Mock-up, Engineering, Change Process, Cost Reduction, Lead Time Optimization.
References :
- Grieves, M. (2020) Digital Twin: Manufacturing Excellence through Virtual Factory Replication.
- Tao, F., et al. (2019) Digital Twin and Big Data Towards Smart Manufacturing and Industry 4.0.
- SAE International ARP4754A Guidelines for Development of Civil Aircraft and Systems.
- ISO AS9100 Rev D Aerospace Quality Management Systems Standard.
- Dassault Systèmes. (2021) Digital Engineering for Aerospace.
- Google open source
Managing frequent design changes in aircraft manufacturing and maintenance poses significant challenges to
safety, regulatory compliance, and cost-effectiveness. While traditional Digital Mock-Ups (DMUs) facilitate design
visualization, they inherently lack the dynamic, real-time adaptability critical for effective ongoing change management.
This research investigates the transformative potential of Digital Twins (DTs) in enhancing aircraft change management by
offering a dynamic, real-time, and data-integrated representation of aircraft systems. Through a comparative analysis of
DMU and Digital Twin capabilities, this study proposes a novel conceptual framework for seamlessly integrating Digital
Twin into the aircraft lifecycle, specifically targeting the complexities of change management. Findings indicate that Digital
Twin implementation significantly reduces risks, accelerates validation processes, and enhances traceability across
engineering, production, and maintenance domains. The research concludes that Digital Twins effectively bridge the
technological gap beyond static digital mock-ups, enabling proactive and agile change management, bolstering operational
resilience, and optimizing the entire aircraft lifecycle in aerospace engineering.
Keywords :
Digital Twin, Change Management, Aircraft, OEM, Digital Mock-up, Engineering, Change Process, Cost Reduction, Lead Time Optimization.
