Sustainable flight test project tools

摘要

One of the most important aspects of the development of a new aviation product is the testing and verification phase. This paper identifies procedures to optimise certification flight test campaigns as one troublesome and unpredictable aspect of aircraft development. Considering a large market historical sample from key aircraft manufacturers for the certification of their products, we conclude that a sustainable approach with flight hour reduction, selected engineering tools and management tools will result in a considerable reduction in fossil fuel expenses and overall product certification time and cost.