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Aerospace and Digitalization

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In the last century, the aerospace sector has experienced substantial growth. Knowledge and the arrival of new technologies have been pivotal elements of this progress. However, the sector still has challenges to face in terms of demand, innovation, regulatory frameworks and sustainability. This situation imposes on businesses the need for continuous evaluation of their competitive position in the market. At the present time, Industry 4.0 is a crucial consideration for high-tech companies wishing to retain their market share in a dynamic economy and a society advancing towards digitalization.

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    European Commission (2011). Flightpath 2050 Europe’s vision for aviation report of the high level group on aviation research. Available via EUROPEAN COMMISSION. https://ec.europa.eu/transport/sites/transport/files/modes/air/doc/flightpath2050.pdf. Accessed 1 Dec 2020.

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    United Technologies Corporation was integrated into Raytheon Technologies in 2020.

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    Kagermann H, Anderl R, Gausemeier J et al. (Eds.) (2016). Industrie 4.0 in a global context: strategies for cooperating with international partners. Available via ACATECH. https://www.acatech.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/acatech_eng_STUDIE_Industrie40_global_Web.pdf. Accessed 1 Dec 2020.

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    By note of caution, most market estimates that appear in the book were developed before the surge of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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    Manufacturing (2020). A new approach to strategic partnerships (May 2020 issue). Available via MANUFACTURING. https://www.manufacturingglobal.com/magazine/may-2020. Accessed 1 Dec 2020.

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Carou, D. (2021). Introduction. In: Aerospace and Digitalization. SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology(). Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-67849-4_1

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