AUDIT TOOL DEVELOPMENT FOR ENHANCING AERODYNAMICS OF AIRCRAFTS

With the rise in fuel prices, operators are constantly pushing aircraft manufacturers to find new ways to reduce their aircraft’s operating costs. One of the objectives of this project is to create a Bombardier toolkit for the C Series. This will allow the operators to input parameters such as the miss-rigging present on their control […]

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Real time optimal control of aerial manipulator

The goal of this project is to design an indoor navigation & sensing system for our UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) especially for under glass vegetable greenhouse nurseries environment. Plant Maintenance Operations (PMOs) refers to all the activities, such as inspection, pruning, and harvesting that are necessary to sustain a plant or a tree. PMOs have […]

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Enhanced Database Structure to Optimize Analysis of Cost Data

This research project is intended to develop and maintain a database for collection and storing of data for the direct operational maintenance cost of an Aircraft. This research will investigate and develop an improved database structure which will lead to better analysis of the Direct Maintenance Cost or DMC incurred by operators of the aircraft. […]

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Adjustments on Bombardier spare pricing model for reduced Direct Maintenance Cost

Airlines must continuously strive to reduce operating and maintenance costs [1]. Bombardier has continuous target to meet customer expectations for maintenance cost reduction. Bombardier purchases parts from its OEM suppliers and sell parts to Bombardier customers for maintenance. However, Bombardier Commercial Aircraft (BCA) is concerned about aftermarket cost with OEM supplier in the market. At […]

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Automated Integrated Model for Earned Value measure (AIM: EVm)

Earned Value Management (EVM) is a better way of managing project on the weekly or monthly basis. The EVM allows managers to be on top of their project budgets and deadlines. When managers complete projects on time, and within budget, the projects are said to have earned value. With the increased number of information available […]

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Numerical Modelling of Laser Cladding Technology using Pastes and Tapes

Laser cladding is an additive manufacturing technology for applying high-quality metal coatings to parts in order to improve their mechanical wear properties, and thus increase their lifespan. Currently, these metal coatings are created by depositing metal powders on the work piece and welding them together with the laser. A significant amount of powder is lost […]

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Measuring Sustainability in the Supply Chain at TD Bank Group

The purpose of this project is to develop an original model for evaluating TOBFG’s suppliers on the basis of environmental, social, and/or economic criteria. TOBFG has several initiatives to implement its corporate social responsibility (CSR) strategy. The research will focus on helping TOBFG align its CSR strategy with its supply chain management practices, particularly as […]

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