CGI VirtualFlightRecorder to enhance aviation safety with next-generation flight data solution
CGI (NYSE: GIB) has announced an expansion of its Universal Virtual Flight Data Recorder (UVFDR) initiative into CGI VirtualFlightRecorder, a new AWS-based solution for enhancing aviation safety globally. The project, developed with support from the European Space Agency and UK Space Agency, aims to improve operational efficiency and ensure compliance with global aeronautics distress and safety standards.
The solution replicates traditional Black Box functionality in a cloud-based environment, featuring improved data resilience in emergencies, global standards compliance, seamless operational integration, and enhanced data integrity. Key features include satellite data transmission for emergency scenarios, blockchain technology for data security, and real-time data transmission capabilities.
The system is designed for commercial air transport, business aviation, and advanced air mobility sectors, offering cost-effective storage of authenticated flight data for aircraft operators, manufacturers, and regulators.
CGI (NYSE: GIB) ha annunciato l'espansione della sua iniziativa Universal Virtual Flight Data Recorder (UVFDR) con CGI VirtualFlightRecorder, una nuova soluzione basata su AWS per migliorare la sicurezza aerea a livello globale. Il progetto, sviluppato con il supporto dell'Agenzia Spaziale Europea e dell'Agenzia Spaziale del Regno Unito, mira a incrementare l'efficienza operativa e garantire il rispetto degli standard internazionali di sicurezza e soccorso aeronautico.
La soluzione replica la funzionalità tradizionale della Black Box in un ambiente cloud, offrendo una maggiore resilienza dei dati in situazioni di emergenza, conformità agli standard globali, integrazione operativa fluida e migliorata integrità dei dati. Le caratteristiche principali includono la trasmissione satellitare dei dati in situazioni di emergenza, la tecnologia blockchain per la sicurezza dei dati e la capacità di trasmissione dati in tempo reale.
Il sistema è progettato per il trasporto aereo commerciale, l'aviazione d'affari e i settori della mobilità aerea avanzata, offrendo una soluzione economica per l'archiviazione di dati di volo autenticati per operatori aerei, produttori e autorità di regolamentazione.
CGI (NYSE: GIB) ha anunciado la expansión de su iniciativa Universal Virtual Flight Data Recorder (UVFDR) con CGI VirtualFlightRecorder, una nueva solución basada en AWS para mejorar la seguridad aérea a nivel mundial. El proyecto, desarrollado con el apoyo de la Agencia Espacial Europea y la Agencia Espacial del Reino Unido, busca mejorar la eficiencia operativa y garantizar el cumplimiento de los estándares globales de seguridad y socorro aeronáutico.
La solución reproduce la funcionalidad tradicional de la Black Box en un entorno en la nube, ofreciendo mayor resiliencia de datos en emergencias, cumplimiento con estándares globales, integración operativa fluida y mayor integridad de los datos. Sus características clave incluyen transmisión de datos vía satélite en emergencias, tecnología blockchain para la seguridad de los datos y capacidad de transmisión de datos en tiempo real.
El sistema está diseñado para el transporte aéreo comercial, la aviación ejecutiva y los sectores de movilidad aérea avanzada, ofreciendo un almacenamiento económico de datos de vuelo autenticados para operadores, fabricantes y reguladores aeronáuticos.
CGI (NYSE: GIB)는 AWS 기반의 새로운 솔루션 CGI VirtualFlightRecorder로 Universal Virtual Flight Data Recorder (UVFDR) 사업을 확장한다고 발표했습니다. 이 프로젝트는 유럽우주국(ESA)과 영국우주국의 지원을 받아 전 세계 항공 안전을 강화하고 운영 효율성을 높이며 글로벌 항공 비상 및 안전 기준 준수를 목표로 개발되었습니다.
이 솔루션은 전통적인 블랙박스 기능을 클라우드 환경에서 구현하여 비상 시 데이터 복원력 향상, 글로벌 표준 준수, 원활한 운영 통합 및 데이터 무결성 강화를 제공합니다. 주요 기능으로는 비상 상황 시 위성 데이터 전송, 데이터 보안을 위한 블록체인 기술, 실시간 데이터 전송 기능이 포함됩니다.
이 시스템은 상업 항공 운송, 비즈니스 항공 및 첨단 항공 모빌리티 분야를 위해 설계되었으며, 항공기 운영자, 제조사 및 규제 기관에 인증된 비행 데이터의 비용 효율적인 저장 솔루션을 제공합니다.
CGI (NYSE : GIB) a annoncé l’expansion de son initiative Universal Virtual Flight Data Recorder (UVFDR) avec CGI VirtualFlightRecorder, une nouvelle solution basée sur AWS visant à renforcer la sécurité aérienne à l’échelle mondiale. Ce projet, développé avec le soutien de l’Agence spatiale européenne et de l’Agence spatiale britannique, a pour objectif d’améliorer l’efficacité opérationnelle et d’assurer la conformité aux normes internationales de détresse et de sécurité aéronautique.
La solution reproduit la fonctionnalité traditionnelle de la boîte noire dans un environnement cloud, offrant une meilleure résilience des données en cas d’urgence, une conformité aux normes mondiales, une intégration opérationnelle fluide et une intégrité accrue des données. Ses principales caractéristiques incluent la transmission de données par satellite en cas d’urgence, la technologie blockchain pour la sécurité des données et la capacité de transmission des données en temps réel.
Le système est conçu pour le transport aérien commercial, l’aviation d’affaires et les secteurs de la mobilité aérienne avancée, offrant un stockage économique des données de vol authentifiées pour les opérateurs, fabricants et régulateurs aéronautiques.
CGI (NYSE: GIB) hat die Erweiterung seiner Universal Virtual Flight Data Recorder (UVFDR) Initiative mit CGI VirtualFlightRecorder angekündigt, einer neuen AWS-basierten Lösung zur Verbesserung der Luftfahrtsicherheit weltweit. Das Projekt wurde mit Unterstützung der Europäischen Weltraumorganisation und der britischen Raumfahrtagentur entwickelt und zielt darauf ab, die Betriebseffizienz zu steigern und die Einhaltung globaler Luftfahrt-Notfall- und Sicherheitsstandards zu gewährleisten.
Die Lösung repliziert die traditionelle Black Box-Funktionalität in einer Cloud-Umgebung und bietet verbesserte Datenresilienz im Notfall, globale Standardkonformität, nahtlose betriebliche Integration und erhöhte Datenintegrität. Zu den Hauptmerkmalen gehören Satellitendatenübertragung für Notfallszenarien, Blockchain-Technologie zur Datensicherheit und Echtzeit-Datenübertragung.
Das System ist für den kommerziellen Luftverkehr, die Geschäftsaviatik und den Bereich der fortschrittlichen Luftmobilität konzipiert und bietet eine kostengünstige Speicherung authentifizierter Flugdaten für Flugzeugbetreiber, Hersteller und Regulierungsbehörden.
- Development of new proprietary technology solution expanding CGI's intellectual property portfolio
- Strategic positioning in aviation safety technology market with blockchain-enabled solution
- Partnership with major institutions including ESA and UK Space Agency enhancing market credibility
- No immediate revenue impact disclosed
- Implementation timeline and cost details not specified
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CGI's announcement of VirtualFlightRecorder represents a strategic expansion into high-value intellectual property within the aviation safety sector. This solution leverages several key technologies in CGI's arsenal—most notably their blockchain capabilities—to create a differentiated offering that addresses emerging regulatory requirements in global aviation.
What's particularly noteworthy is CGI's approach to market entry. By developing this solution with support from the European Space Agency and UK Space Agency, CGI has effectively reduced R&D costs while gaining credibility with regulatory stakeholders. The alignment with International Civil Aviation Organization standards positions this solution for potential adoption across multiple aviation segments.
The partnership with AWS provides CGI with scalability advantages while keeping capital expenditure minimal. From a business perspective, this represents a shift toward higher-margin proprietary solutions rather than pure consulting services—a key strategic direction for IT consulting firms seeking to improve profitability.
While the announcement lacks specific revenue projections, the addressable market spans commercial air transport, business aviation, and emerging advanced air mobility sectors. The regulatory compliance angle creates a compelling value proposition as operators must meet GADSS standards.
This development aligns with CGI's broader strategy of building intellectual property in specialized domains where their industry expertise creates barriers to entry for competitors.
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The new phase will establish CGI VirtualFlightRecorder, a new CGI intellectual property solution providing a scalable solution built on AWS for enhancing aviation safety globally, opening up new ways of improving operational efficiency, and providing compliance with emerging global aeronautics distress and safety (GADSS) standards.
Building on the success of the initial UVFDR project, this phase will translate insights from the first pilot demonstration into operational capabilities, ensuring CGI VirtualFlightRecorder meets the latest global aeronautical safety standards, including alignment with International Civil Aviation Organization's (ICAO) standards and recommended practices (SARPs) for GADSS. The UVFDR leverages CGI's blockchain technology to ensure data authenticity, integrity and security, addressing the operational and regulatory challenges of future flight data recording systems.
Key enhancements that will support aviation safety include:
- Improved data resilience in emergencies: by demonstrating satellite data transmission for flights in emergency scenarios, exploring solutions for completeness of flight telemetry and data integrity through flights with Cranfield University's Flying Laboratory.
- Global standards compliance: the system will provide a route to an acceptable means of compliance for GADSS informed by EASA, FAA, and EUROCAE recommendations.
- Seamless operational integration: advanced interfaces and features will support real-time data transmission and monitoring, which can be integrated with existing aviation systems through commonly available aircraft interface devices (AID) or similar systems.
- Data integrity and legal admissibility: demonstrating compliance with standards for using flight data in regulatory and legal investigations.
CGI VirtualFlightRecorder is designed with commercial air transport, business and general aviation, as well as advanced air mobility in mind. Replicating the function of a traditional crash-protected flight recorder (Black Box) in a virtual, cloud-based environment, the system will allow the assured, authenticated and provenance-controlled storage of data transmitted by an aircraft while in flight. It will empower aviation stakeholders -- aircraft operators, manufacturers, and regulators -- with a cost-effective, reliable tool to enhance operational efficiency, comply with international safety mandates, and provide key insights in case of an incident.
Neil Timms, Senior Vice President, Space, Defence and Intelligence at CGI in the
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