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(Improving cost efficiency)
Fostering a competitive supply chain able to halve the time-to-market,
and reduce product development and operational costs, will result
in more affordable transport for all citizens. Research will focus on
improvements to the whole business process from conceptual design
to product development, manufacturing and in-service operations,
including the integration of the supply chain. This theme embraces all
the costs arising in the design and operation of the whole air system
and mirrors the Highly Cost Efficient High Level Target in ACARE's
Strategic Research Agenda. It will address the tools and technologies
required to enhance the whole enterprise process. It will include both
the developments needed to deliver zero-maintenance aircraft, as well
as 'lean' airport, aircraft and air traffic management operations to give a
substantial reduction in operating costs.
South African organisations have interest and capabilities in the following:
- Aerodynamics and aircraft design
- Design and manufacturing
- Flight testing
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