Airworthiness

Background

Aircraft operators must ensure that their platforms are able to operate without significant hazard to aircrew, ground crew, passengers (where relevant) or to the general public over the areas where such airborne systems are flown. Airworthiness presents a classic “system of systems” problem, which requires a comprehensive and balanced approach to ensure cost effective engineering and operational solutions are developed.

In additional to ensuring the inherent safety characteristics of the platform (e.g. airframe, engines, flight control systems etc) mission related systems also need to be given equal consideration. Flight Management, Communications and Navigation Systems can present significant safety hazards to aircraft and their occupants in today’s crowded airspace, if not managed correctly.

Airworthiness depends on effective;

• Operational Requirement Capture
• Fully Integrated Design, Test and Evaluation process
• Use of Competent People and Organisations
• Use of Industry Best Practice & Intelligent Application of Recognised Standards
• Implementation of an Effective Safety Management System

Osprey personnel have demonstrable experience of working on a wide range of aircraft and aircraft systems. We have significant experience of providing customers with System of Systems solutions to meet their Regulatory Requirements. 

Capability

We have supported clients in the following areas:

• Development of system safety case for major aircraft systems
• Whole aircraft safety cases
• Weapons system safety case
• Software system safety analysis

Experience

We have supported the following clients:

• Airbus
• MOD
• QinetiQ
• Cobham