Embracing the Future: Adoption of Industry 4.0 in the Aviation Industry

Abstract

The invention of the cyber-physical and intelligent system has ushered the world into the fourth industrial revolution known as Industry 4.0, which has crept into almost every type of industry. The aviation industry, one of the heavy technology dependents, is most sensitive to technological changes. However, little literature is available on this field related to Industry 4.0. Thus, this study bridged the gap in the literature and explored the relevant Industry 4.0 technologies of the aviation industry. Initial data were collected from a systematic literature review of articles published till 2023. In contrast, primary data related to the aviation industry was gathered through a questionnaire from experts in the field and analyzed through the fuzzy Delphi method. The result of the systematic literature review revealed that 19 identified technologies of Industry 4.0. In contrast, only fifteen are relevant for the aviation industry, with an average fuzzy score of more than 0.5, with digitization as the most important. The findings of this research will be beneficial for academia as a foundation of theory building, further research, and practical utilization for managers in the aviation industry.