A Concept for Blockchain-Based LCA and its Application in the Context of Aircraft MRO

Abstract

A shift towards new powertrains and alternative energy sources will increase the complexity of future aircraft configurations and demands for comprehensive Life Cycle Assessment. Due to missing data management structures, gathering of reliable life cycle data is time- and cost-intensive and hampers close examination of heterogenic scenarios. Blockchain and its characteristics, i.e. the distributed architecture and immutability of records, are promising for linking multiple stakeholders and tracking data. Therefore, this paper introduces a blockchain-based data management concept for facilitating comprehensive and detailed Life Cycle Assessment and discusses the conceptual approach with a focus on aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO).