UltraXML Solutions for Aerospace
UltraXML:ATA Edition Supports CMM ATA iSpec 2200 DTD version 6
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The main characteristics to consider in any information system for the Aerospace
industry must be adhering to strict safety standards for the crew and
passengers, unparalleled accuracy in processing and publishing data with the
ability to update the data regularly and dynamically and finally production
speed which is very critical in the Aerospace industry due to the vast
amount of information to be stored, processed and published to multiple
output format including PDF, HTML, CD & DVD and postscript. |
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UltraXML:ATA is an ATA and AECMA compliant
product that provides all the required features of an XML/SGML publishing,
content management and workflow system for all kinds of editorial working
environments and publishing processes focusing on full and native XML
support while non XML objects can also be handled with document management
functionality.
UltraXML:ATA provides flight operations,
maintenance and engineering organizations with the automated system needed
to effectively and reliably issue and track changes, author, and release
publications.
Standards and Regulatory Organization
Founded by a group of 14 airlines meeting in Chicago in 1936, it was the
first, and today remains, the only trade organization for the principal U.S.
airlines. In that capacity it has played a major role in all the major
government decisions regarding aviation since its founding, including the
creation of the Civil Aeronautics Board, the creation of the air traffic
control system, and airline deregulation.
The purpose of the ATA is to support and assist its members by promoting the
air transport industry and the safety, cost effectiveness, and technological
advancement of its operations; advocating common industry positions before
state and local governments; conducting designated industry-wide programs;
and assuring governmental and public understanding of all aspects of air
transport.
ATA's structure is similar to most airlines and provides an interface
between the carriers and various government and private sector
organizations. Key departments within the association deal with operations
and safety, engineering, maintenance and materiel, airport operations, air
traffic management, cargo, e-business, facilitation, federal and state
government affairs, international affairs, legal affairs, passenger service,
public relations, and security. Working with these established functions are
a variety of ATA councils, committees, subcommittees and task forces,
composed of experts from member airlines, formed to address industry issues.
Today, the ATA continues to represent the industry on major aviation issues
before Congress, federal agencies, state legislatures, and other
governmental bodies. It continues to promote safety by coordinating industry
and government safety programs, and it serves as a focal point for industry
efforts to standardize practices and enhance the efficiency of the air
transport system.
ATA iSpec 2200: Information Standards for Aviation Maintenance
Revised in 2003!
The ATA Technical Information & Communications Committee (TICC), recognizing
the synergies between ATA Spec 100 and ATA Spec 2100, developed this new
consolidated specification for guidance in preparing technical documentation
in support of aircraft maintenance. It includes the industry-wide approaches
for numbering aircraft systems, as well as content and formatting approaches
for the documentation, regardless of delivery medium. Document-type
definitions (DTDs) are included.
In 2000, ATA Spec 100 and ATA Spec 2100 were incorporated into ATA iSpec
2200: Information Standards for Aviation Maintenance. ATA Spec 100 and Spec
2100 will not be updated beyond the 1999 revision level.
Represents the aerospace industry in Europe in all matters of common
interest. It pursues joint industry actions which require to be dealt with
on a European level due to competence of European bodies (EU, ECAC, JAA
etc.), or issues of an agreed transnational nature. Members of the
Association are the national aerospace associations of all 15 EU Member
States and of the Czech Republic, as well as the largest European aerospace
companies which form the Council of AECMA. It thereby represents the
European aerospace industry in its entirety on the level of
systems/aircraft, engines, equipment and components.
Through its working bodies, AECMA generates common industry positions on
economic and technical topics. It represents the industry towards the
European Union and other international governmental bodies.
The Association
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organises common approaches on sector issues such as research,
environment, safety and air traffic management
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contributes to a common aerospace operations framework through
standardisation and harmonisation in the areas of product definition,
quality systems and product support
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supports the interaction of industry with international aviation
administration bodies
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implements sector activities with EU support such as International
Aviation Programmes and SME development. The European aerospace industry
comprises about 820 companies with a further 80 000 suppliers, many of
which are SMEs. The sector employs some 435 500 people directly and about
1.2 million including indirect employees, with an annual turnover of €81
billion.
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