Aircraft & Airframes

Accurate virtual sensing for complex aviation structures

September 15, 2025

Read how to address challenges experienced by aviation structures facing decades of demanding operational conditions. Maintenance is essential and costly. Roberta Cumbo developed advanced methods for estimating structural parameters and loads, alongside optimal sensor placement strategies to reduce instrumentation costs.

By Roberta Cumbo, Daniel De Gregoriis, Abhishek Kumar and Frank Naets

6 MIN READ

Digital twin for green aviation: Pioneering cryogenic hydrogen systems

July 9, 2025

The digital twin for green aviation plays a significant role in supporting the decarbonization, with the European research program Clean…

By Stephane Mouvand

4 MIN READ

At SAE Noise and Vibration Conference and Exhibition 2025: Learn to solve modern NVH testing challenges with Simcenter

May 4, 2025

Visit the Siemens booth at the SAE Noise and Vibration Conference and Exhibition in Grand Rapids, Michigan USA from May 12-15. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how to redefine your NVH testing landscape.

By Elena Daniele and Bart Verrecas

2 MIN READ

Aircraft structural design and analysis: how to mitigate nonrecurring costs

March 26, 2025

Moving from fossil fuel-powered aviation to next-generation aircraft requires tight integration between flight physics, aircraft structural design and analysis, and testing teams.

By Jens de Boer

6 MIN READ

The significance of systems simulation in aerospace problem-solving and breakthrough achievements

March 4, 2025

As the evolution of aircraft designs continues, aerospace engineers face an ongoing challenge to discover more efficient methods of powering…

By Stephane Mouvand

6 MIN READ

Driving digital transformation in aviation (with capable engineering simulation software)

November 21, 2024

Why is driving digital transformation in the aviation industry crucial? The aviation industry is continuously progressing, with aircraft advancements becoming…

By Thierry Olbrechts

6 MIN READ

A journey through the skies – lifting aerospace CFD engineers to new heights

October 16, 2024

From turbulence and transition modeling to enhanced compressor simulations and GPU-accelerated solvers, Simcenter STAR-CCM+ 2410 expands the aerospace CFD toolbox to reach new heights.

By Daniele Obiso

8 MIN READ

Junkers Ju 52 in flight over Austria (credit Bernd K)

Engineering the past: Bringing a vintage Ju 52 aircraft back to life with the digital twin

September 4, 2024

AeroFEM revived the iconic Junkers Ju 52 using Siemens Simcenter. Through advanced simulation and reverse engineering, they recreated the vintage aircraft to meet modern aviation standards while preserving its historical design. This project highlights the balance between historical preservation and cutting-edge technology in aviation restoration.

By Stephen Ferguson

4 MIN READ

Transforming RAMS Engineering in the Aviation Industry: A Mission-Driven Approach

April 11, 2024

Read this blog to learn how by prioritizing RAMS engineering, aircraft can achieve high reliability, availability, maintainability, and safety levels, ensuring a successful and sustainable operation lifecycle throughout the aviation industry.

By Stefan Dutre and Zakaria Bachir

5 MIN READ