METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DECISION SUPPORT IN AIRCRAFT OPERATION

The method and system automate aircraft decision-making during flight to assess and execute MEL elements, addressing the need for ground intervention and turnaround time, enabling flexible flight scheduling and easier situation analysis.

FR3165983A1Pending Publication Date: 2026-03-06AIRBUS (SAS) +1
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Authority / Receiving Office
FR · FR
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-05
Publication Date
2026-03-06

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Technical Problem

Current solutions for assessing the possibility of aircraft departure under MEL elements after a technical failure during flight require ground mechanics and extend turnaround time, lacking anticipation and flexibility in flight schedule adjustments.

Method used

A method and system utilizing three computers to automate the assessment and decision-making process during a flight, determining MEL elements and applicable departure options, allowing pilots to decide on and execute tasks without ground intervention, thus reducing turnaround time and enabling flexible flight scheduling.

Benefits of technology

The system provides automated, high-degree anticipation and flexibility in flight scheduling, eliminating the need for ground mechanics and reducing turnaround time, while facilitating easier situation analysis for subsequent flights.

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Abstract

A decision support method for aircraft operation (100), executed by three computers during a routine mission, is proposed. The first computer (C1) automatically determines, based on a failure report, the aircraft's technical status, and a minimum equipment list, the MEL element(s) involved and, for each, the applicable departure option(s). The second computer (C2) automatically determines, based on the aforementioned elements provided by the first computer and a set of future missions to be distributed across a fleet of aircraft, a proposed scenario (including, in the case of a departure using MEL element(s), a selection of departure option(s) for each MEL element involved).The third computer (C3) receives a decision from the pilot, either accepting or rejecting the proposed scenario, and if accepted, triggers the execution of certain tasks in the aircraft and updates the flight log. Figure to be published with the abbreviation: Fig. 1.
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