The transformative impact of generative AI on business workflows in a highly regulated industry

This article examines how generative AI and agentic AI are transforming aerospace software development at Blue Origin while maintaining strict regulatory compliance.

• Aerospace software must meet DO-178C and NPR 7150.2D standards requiring extensive documentation and verification
• Documentation comprises 60-80% of development effort; typical cycles span 2-5 years for major systems
• Generative AI automates requirement validation, test plan generation, and traceability matrix creation
• Blue Origin reduced documentation burden by 40-60% and accelerated development timelines by 40%
• Agentic AI agents operate autonomously to analyze requirements, generate code, and manage testing
• AWS architecture uses Amazon Bedrock, EKS, RDS, and OpenSearch to power the AI platform
• Solution maintains safety standards while freeing engineers from repetitive tasks for strategic work
• Approach applicable to healthcare, finance, and defense sectors with similar regulatory demands

Generative AI enables aerospace companies to streamline rigorous development workflows without compromising safety, creating intelligent systems that balance innovation with regulatory compliance.