WebX Solutions for Aerospace

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.

UltraXML:ATA Edition Supports CMM ATA iSpec 2200 DTD version 9

Standards and Regulatory Organization

Air Transport Association of America - ATA

Founded by a group of 14 airlines meeting in Chicago in 1936, it was the s 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.

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.

AECMA, the European Association of Aerospace

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.

The Association

• organises common approaches on sector issues such as research, environment, safety and air traffic management
• contributes to a common aerospace operations framework through standardisation and harmonisation in the areas of product definition, quality systems and product support
• supports the interaction of industry with international aviation administration bodies
• 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.