The aerospace industry is a complex and highly regulated field that requires accurate and efficient management of multiple documents. Despite technological progress in other sectors, the aerospace industry has traditionally relied on manual processes and paper- based information management. This approach has inevitably led to a number of problems such as incorrect information, delays, and vulnerabilities in terms of security. A possible solution to these problems is based on the use of blockchain technology. In fact, this provides a decentralized and secure platform for data storage and access, mak- ing it suitable for aerospace document management. By using a blockchain, aerospace companies can track and verify documents in real-time, reducing the risk of errors and improving efficiency. The aim of this thesis was to demonstrate the benefits that the adoption of blockchain technology would entail, and to create a proof of concept. To do this, Hyperledger Fabric was chosen, a specific blockchain platform designed for corporate use. The proof of con- cept has demonstrated how blockchain can be concretely used to improve the efficiency, accuracy, and security of document management in the aerospace industry. Although further research and development is needed to fully exploit the potential of this technology, including the study of layer2 solutions for greater scalability, the proof of concept created in this thesis provides a valid starting point for future developments. In fact, it has been successfully demonstrated how the decentralized and secure nature of blockchain technology can help to improve the integrity and reliability of aerospace documents, making them easier to conform to regulatory requirements and maintaining trust among all stakeholders.
L’industria aeronautica é un campo complesso ed altamente regolamentato che richiede una gestione accurata ed efficiente di molteplici documenti. Nonostante il progresso tec- nologico di altri settori, l’industria aeronautica ha trazionalmente continuato a fare affida- mento su processi manuali e gesione delle informazioni in forma cartacea. Tale approccio ha invevitabilmente comportato una serie di problematiche come informazioni errate, ri- tardi e vulnerabilitá in fatto di sicurezza. Una possibile soluzione a questi problemi si basa sull’utilizzo della tecnologia blockchain. Difatti, quest’ultima fornisce una piattaforma decentralizzata e sicura per l’immagazzinaggio e l’accesso ai dati, rendendola adatta alla gestione dei documenti aeronautici. Utilizzando una blockchain, le compagnie aeronautiche possono tracciare e verificare i documenti in tempo reale, riducendo il rischio di errori e migliorando l’efficienza. L’obiettivo di questa tesi é stato quello di dimostrare i benefici che l’adozione della tecnolo- gia blockchain comporterebbe, creandone anche un proof of concept. Per fare ció, é stato scelto di utilizzare Hyperledger Fabric, una specifica piattaforma di blockchain proget- tata per un utilizzo aziendale. Il proof of concept ha dimostrato come la blockchain possa concretamente essere utilizzata per migliorare l’efficienza, l’accuratezza e la sicurezza della gestione dei documenti nell’industria aeronautica. Anche se sono necessari ulteriori ricerche e sviluppi per sfruttare appieno il potenziale di questa tecnologia, compreso lo studio dell’utilizzo di soluzioni layer2 per una maggiore scalabilitá, il proof of concept creato in questa tesi fornisce un valido punto di partenza per futuri sviluppi. É stato, infatti, dimostrato con successo come la natura decentralizzata e sicura della tecnologia blockchain possa aiutare a migliorare l’integritá e l’affidabilitá dei documenti aeronautici, rendendoli piú facili da conformare ai requisiti imposti dalla regolamentazione e mantenere fiducia tra tutte le parti interessate.
From paper to blockchain : a proof of concept for storing aviation maintenance documents
Mohamed, Nader
2021/2022
Abstract
The aerospace industry is a complex and highly regulated field that requires accurate and efficient management of multiple documents. Despite technological progress in other sectors, the aerospace industry has traditionally relied on manual processes and paper- based information management. This approach has inevitably led to a number of problems such as incorrect information, delays, and vulnerabilities in terms of security. A possible solution to these problems is based on the use of blockchain technology. In fact, this provides a decentralized and secure platform for data storage and access, mak- ing it suitable for aerospace document management. By using a blockchain, aerospace companies can track and verify documents in real-time, reducing the risk of errors and improving efficiency. The aim of this thesis was to demonstrate the benefits that the adoption of blockchain technology would entail, and to create a proof of concept. To do this, Hyperledger Fabric was chosen, a specific blockchain platform designed for corporate use. The proof of con- cept has demonstrated how blockchain can be concretely used to improve the efficiency, accuracy, and security of document management in the aerospace industry. Although further research and development is needed to fully exploit the potential of this technology, including the study of layer2 solutions for greater scalability, the proof of concept created in this thesis provides a valid starting point for future developments. In fact, it has been successfully demonstrated how the decentralized and secure nature of blockchain technology can help to improve the integrity and reliability of aerospace documents, making them easier to conform to regulatory requirements and maintaining trust among all stakeholders.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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