Industry Activities
AEEC • AMC • FSEMC
Annual Report
2010
Together “We Set the Standard.”
Industry Activities
AEEC • AMC • FSEMC
Annual Report
2010
Table of Contents
Message from Industry Activities
Review of 2010........................................................................................................................4
Testimonials............................................................................................................................8
AEEC, AMC, & FSEMC: Aviation Industry Activities...................................................................... 10
Member Organizations and Corporate Sponsors
Benefits..................................................................................................................................12
Supporting Organizations
Member Organizations......................................................................................................... 13
Corporate Sponsors.............................................................................................................14
Other Aircraft Operators....................................................................................................... 16
ARINC Standards
Introduction...........................................................................................................................18
Adopted ARINC Standards................................................................................................... 19
Approved APIMs...................................................................................................................28
AEEC • AMC • FSEMC
Industry Activities Advisory Group (IAAG)......................................................................... 34
AEEC
Message From the Chairman............................................................................................... 36
Executive Committee Members........................................................................................... 38
Projects (2010)
AEEC Mission................................................................................................................39
AEEC Overview.............................................................................................................39
AEEC Composition........................................................................................................ 39
AGIE/MAGIC..................................................................................................................40
Air-Ground Communications System (AGCS) .............................................................. 40
Airport Mapping Data Base (AMDB) ............................................................................. 40
AOC Standardization (AOC) ......................................................................................... 41
APEX Working Group (APEX) ...................................................................................... 41
ARINC 429 Maintenance .............................................................................................. 41
Cabin Systems Subcommittee (CSS) ........................................................................... 42
Cockpit Display System (CDS) Interfaces .................................................................... 42
Data Link Security (DSEC) ........................................................................................... 42
Data Link (DLK) Systems ............................................................................................. 43
Data Link Users Forum.................................................................................................. 43
Digital Flight Data Recorder (DFDR) ............................................................................ 44
Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) .......................................................................................... 44
Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) Users Forum...................................................................... 44
Fiber Optics Subcommittee (FOS) ................................................................................ 45
Field Loadable Software (FLS)...................................................................................... 45
Galley Insert (GAIN) Subcommittee.............................................................................. 46
Ku/Ka Band Satellite System ........................................................................................ 46
MMM-Manufacturers’ Code Assignment ....................................................................... 46
Navigation Data Base (NDB/ NDBX)............................................................................. 47
Network Infrastructure and Security (NIS)..................................................................... 47
New Installation Concepts (NIC).................................................................................... 48
Software Data Loading (SDL)........................................................................................ 48
Systems Architecture and Interfaces (SAI).................................................................... 48
Traffic Surveillance........................................................................................................ 49
Wavelength Division Multiplexed Local Area Network (WDM LAN)............................... 49
AMC
Message From The Chairman.............................................................................................. 50
Steering Committee Members............................................................................................. 51
Projects (2010)
AMC Mission..................................................................................................................52
Introduction....................................................................................................................52
Electronic Distribution of Software (EDS)...................................................................... 52
Levels of Avionics Maintenance (LAM) and Test Equipment Guidance (TEG).............. 53
Field Loadable Software (FLS)...................................................................................... 53
FSEMC
Message From The Chairman.............................................................................................. 54
Steering Committee Members............................................................................................. 55
Projects (2010)
FSEMC Mission ............................................................................................................56
Introduction....................................................................................................................56
Simulator Quality Management Systems (SQM)........................................................... 57
Visual Data Base Currency............................................................................................ 57
Overview of Export Control Issues for Flight Training Devices (GEC)........................... 57
Annual Awards..................................................................................................................................58
Message from Industry Activities
Review of 2010
Together “We Set the Standard.”
AEEC, AMC, and FSEMC had another very successful and productive year in 2010 thanks to
the active participation of our many members and sponsors. Our ability to collaboratively develop
technical standards and solutions to complex problems in a timely manner depends on dedicated
people like you. It is your innovative leadership and willingness to participate, network, and share
your experience and intellect that makes a difference.
In 2010, the AEEC, AMC and FSEMC:
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Held the annual AEEC/AMC meeting in Phoenix, Arizona hosted by US Airways. This meeting attracted 762 attendees from 26 countries representing 46 airlines, 5 airframe manufacturers and 214 aviation suppliers and others. Attendance increased
by 77 people over the previous year.
o AEEC Chairman Greg Kuehl, UPS, and AMC Chairman Mitch Klink, FedEx officially opened the meeting, welcomed the AEEC and AMC participants and encouraged them to support the activities of the AEEC and AMC.
o David Seymour, Vice-President US Airways, in his keynote address described the value of standards and how important collaboration is to solving technical problems that the airlines are faced with.
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Held the annual FSEMC meeting in Brighton, England hosted by Thales. There were 379 attendees from 35 countries, representing 51 simulator user organizations, 74 supplier companies and five different Regulatory Authorities. Attendance more than doubled from the previous year with 201 more people participating. Notably, the FSEMC attracted several simulator users from Asia, showing an increase in value of the FSEMC in that region.
o FSEMC Chairman Mike Jackson, FedEx, officially opened the meeting and welcomed the participants.
o
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Marion Broughton, Vice-President of Thales U.K. Avionics, Training and Simulation in her keynote address described the value of flight training device standards and how important collaboration is to solving technical problems that simulator users and operators are faced with.
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Organized 63 subcommittee, working group, and user forum meetings
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Adopted 4 new standards
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Adopted 18 supplements to existing standards
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Authorized 14 projects through the approval of (APIMs)
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Vetted 358 questions related to resolving avionics maintenance and flight
simulation issues All together, over 2700 people were registered attendees at the AEEC, AMC, and FSEMC
meetings in 2010. We guesstimate that industry experts donated between 43,000 to 65,000
hours of their time in these meetings. This does not include the many hours they dedicated to
getting the job done between meetings participating in teleconferences and internet meetings
completing research and action items. This is a lot of energy and momentum. Is it worth it?
Our members and sponsors believe so.
AEEC, AMC and FSEMC through their many subcommittees and working groups continue to
work on a full range of standards including:
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Air Ground Systems
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Onboard Navigation Systems
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Electrical and Mechanical Interfaces Systems
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Cabin Systems
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System Security
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Data Loading
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Avionics Maintenance and Test Equipment Guidance
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Guidance for Simulation
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Message from Industry Activities
Review of 2010
In addition, the Data Link and Electronic Flight Bag Users forums are large information
sharing meetings that do not focus on standards per se, but do raise awareness of
operational, technological and regulatory issues.
For several years, the AEEC Executive Committee has stayed abreast of the progress of the
NextGen and SESAR programs through briefings and presentations. Unfortunately, there
had been very little continuity or coordination in the data and discussions. At the Fall 2010
meeting of the Systems Architectures and Interfaces Subcommittee (SAI), a NextGen/
SESAR Architecture Working Group was formed. This group is the product of an industry
discussion of needed navigation system capability upgrades. That discussion quickly identified
integrated future requirements that reached into communication and surveillance systems, and
consequently the need for a comprehensive review. The working group will gather the content
and timelines of the emerging airspace initiatives in Europe, North America, and other regional
efforts and determine the capability of airplanes in service to adapt to the changes expected as
described in the NextGen Implementation Plan and the SESAR Master Plan.
The results will be combined into one consolidated report, the AEEC Technology Plan, to ensure
equipment standards are ready to meet NextGen, SESAR, and Link 2000+ requirements. High
level leaders and managers in the airlines, service providers, equipment manufacturers, airframe
integrators and regulatory authorities should pay particular attention to these developments.
In this annual report, we added a few testimonials from some of our members so that you can
see in their own words what membership means to their organizations. There are many more
testimonials and there is much to see and learn throughout the year. However, you need to join
and participate in the activities to really benefit from it all.
For those organizations that are not yet members or sponsors we challenge you to join these
dedicated industry leaders in influencing the standards that benefit all aircraft operators,
suppliers and OEMs. Great ideas and solutions are born out of the debates and discussions
that occur within the many AEEC, AMC and FSEMC activities. The result is significant savings
of time and money for your organization and lasting friendships.
We hope you find this 2010 annual report informative, helpful and valuable in navigating the
work that AEEC, AMC, and FSEMC takes charge of. We on the ARINC Industry Activities staff
take great pride in serving this segment of the industry.
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Message from Industry Activities
Testimonials
The AEEC Technology Plan was first imagined as a guide for AEEC in timely development of
avionics equipment standards. But I believe, if it is done well, it will be a tool we can all use to
help plan future aircraft operational and avionics program requirements. It will provide a valuable
framework for discussions with my Engineering, Flight Operations, and Fleet Planning Directors
and VPs.
Dennis Zvacek
American Airlines
The AEEC is THE standard setting body within the aviation industry. As such, it is a real
advantage from an airline perspective to participate in these activities, since it allows you to
get a good overview about new and future mandates as well as developments. Furthermore
being part of the AEEC activities provides an excellent network of airlines, system suppliers
and airframe manufacturers.
Thomas Laxar
Austrian Airlines
The vendor always tells you “you are the only one in the whole world with the problem”, the
AMC meeting tells you different.
Martin van Loon
Cell Manager Avionics
KLM Engineering & Maintenance Component Services
AMC is like the Olympic Games for athletes. The best athletes go to the Olympic Games and the
best engineers go to AMC. Before they go to the Olympic Games they do a lot of preparation.
The engineers prepare too: they submit the questions and provide answers to others. The
athletes compete to get the fastest times, the engineers compete to get the best answers to
avionics problems. The best athletes get gold medals. The best engineers get the Volare award.
Just like athletes, the engineers compete but also work together and help each other. When
athletes go home they can use their new experience to improve. The engineers do the same
when they return from the AMC. When athletes return home the whole country is happy for them.
When an engineer returns from AMC, his company is happy because he returns with solutions to
problems. The athletes become famous and the engineers can too. And they all build a network
which lasts the rest of their life.
Marijan Jozic
Capability Development Manager
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
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“I was fortunate enough to be involved at the very beginning of the Fiber Optic Working Group.
I was so impressed with this group, because they understood that fiber optic technology was
going to revolutionize the commercial air transport industry, that I volunteered to be the industry
editor for three of the ARINC 800 series documents; ARINC 805 Fiber Optic Testing, ARINC 806
Fiber Optic Installation and Maintenance, and ARINC 807 Fiber Optic Training.”
The following are some of the benefits of the fiber optic ARINC 800 series documents:
• For the first time define the required training efforts of fiber optic systems.
• Define the requirements for installation and maintenance including the procedures
to install or repair fiber optic termini and connectors.
• Give detailed procedures for the inspection, testing, and troubleshooting for fiber
optic systems.
• Incorporating lessons learned from performing installations onboard various
aircraft platforms.
• Creating standards for the fiber optic cable and connectors.
Donald L Stone, CFOT
Fiber Optic Design Engineer
Boeing is committed to ARINC Industry Activities because we believe that the existence of
appropriate standards adds value for our customers and to our products. We believe that
standardization encourages competition, minimizes redundant work, and allows us to move
forward together as an industry. AEEC, AMC, and FSEMC are important forums for Boeing to
listen to operators, to share our plans with industry stakeholders, and to work cooperatively
with suppliers and other airframe manufacturers—all of which lead directly to higher benefits
and lower costs for our customers. As proof of our commitment we are actively involved in over
20 ARINC committees and have a core of over thirty engineers who support ARINC meetings
around the world.
Kathleen O’Brien
Boeing
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AEEC , AMC & FSEMC
Aviation Industry Activities
AEEC, AMC, & FSEMC: Aviation Industry Activities Organized by ARINC
The AEEC, AMC, and FSEMC improve cost effectiveness, increase productivity, and reduce lifecycle costs for airlines; aircraft and flight simulator manufacturers; avionics suppliers; and aviation,
maintenance, training, and communication service providers by cooperatively establishing common
technical standards and developing shared technical solutions that no one organization could develop
independently.
Fundamental to the success of the AEEC, AMC, and FSEMC is cooperation among the members of the
aviation community that participate in these activities. These activities exist to create value for you, and
they cannot create value without you. In a very real sense, you and your company are the AEEC, AMC,
and FSEMC.
Industry Activities (IA), the ARINC organization with the longest aviation legacy, coordinates and
serves as secretariat for three industry activities organized by ARINC.
Working cooperatively through the AEEC, engineering professionals in the avionics and cabin
electronics segments of the industry develop technical standards that contribute to achieving a
safe, global, seamless, and interoperable aviation system. All three activities conduct internationally
recognized aviation engineering and maintenance conferences that are attended by aviation industry
professionals representing airlines, airframe manufacturers and industry suppliers from nearly 40
countries around the world. The AMC has proven the benefits of using a cooperative approach to resolve
avionics maintenance issues and the FSEMC has done likewise for flight simulator engineering and
maintenance issues.
Airlines Electronic Engineering Committee (AEEC)
The AEEC was formed in 1949 to assist the industry in capitalizing on the explosive growth of
aviation electronics—or avionics—onboard aircraft. AEEC conducts technical investigations
and evaluations and develops technical standards (ARINC Standards) for airborne electronics
of common interest to all segments of the aviation community. Today many avionics and cabin
systems installed in more than 10,000 commercial and regional jet aircraft around the world
are based on the consensus-based, voluntary ARINC Standards developed and approved by
AEEC. ARINC Standards are used as the basis for design, development, investment, acquisition,
life-cycle support, and other business decisions. Furthermore, for new aircraft and avionics
installations, ARINC Standards provide a common baseline for avionics and cabin equipment
development and allow aircraft manufacturers to pre-wire aircraft, thus ensuring that costeffective avionics for air transport aircraft are ready when needed.
Avionics Maintenance Conference (AMC)
The AMC was formed in 1949 to create value by reducing the cost of ownership for airborne
electronics by promoting reliability and improving maintenance and support techniques. AMC
achieves its goal through the exchange of maintenance and associated technical information
at its premier event—the annual Avionics Maintenance Conference. Each year, more than 750
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avionics maintenance professionals from airlines and their suppliers across the globe assemble
to identify solutions to tough avionics maintenance problems in a question-and-answer format
supplemented by technical symposia; this leads to the aviation industry saving tens of millions
of dollars annually. As a result of discussions at the annual AMC meeting or in response to
emerging industry concerns, AMC establishes task groups to develop maintenance-related
ARINC Standards that present best-practices or address a specific issue.
Flight Simulator Engineering & Maintenance Conference (FSEMC)
The FSEMC was formed in 1996 and brings the proven approach of the AMC to the flight
simulation community. FSEMC creates value through a number of activities, including the
annual Flight Simulator Engineering and Maintenance Conference. Attended by more than
350 flight simulator experts from around the world, the annual conference uses a question-andanswer format and technical symposia to exchange engineering, maintenance, and associated
technical information and identify technical solutions that allow simulator users to operate more
cost effectively. FSEMC also conducts a series of task groups that develop technical standards
related to simulation and training. As a result, simulator users reduce life-cycle costs for flight
simulators and training devices by promoting reliability and improving maintenance and support
techniques.
Working Together
The Industry Activities division is managed and financially accounted for and evaluated
independently of ARINC’s other businesses to ensure the neutrality and objectivity essential
to the success of the AEEC, AMC, and FSEMC. Consisting of two members representing
each activity, the Industry Activity Advisory Group (IAAG) meets at least annually with the
IA management to provide an opportunity for direct communication about important issues
confronting the aviation community.
Continued Commitment
The benefits of the cooperation in avionics engineering, maintenance, and flight simulation
are clear. It is also true that the aviation industry is continually changing. Relationships among
airlines, airframers, and avionics suppliers are also evolving. Therefore, AEEC, AMC, and
FSEMC are changing to meet the challenges of 21st century aviation.
Continued commitment and support from the entire aviation community is critical to ensuring that
the cooperation fostered and value created by AEEC, AMC, and FSEMC endures and thrives.
These activities are global membership organizations with leadership and work planning driven
by the worldwide participants and those companies that benefit from the value created.
To learn more please log onto www.aviation-ia.com.
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Member Organizations and Corporate Sponsors
Benefits
AEEC, AMC, and FSEMC are global technical activities comprised of airlines and other
organizations eligible to be Member Organizations with additional support provided by
Corporate Sponsors. The ability of AEEC, AMC, and FSEMC to create value depends
on the commitment from organizations, like yours.
Your commitment of support, by becoming a Corporate Sponsor or Member Organization,
helps ensure the continued development of ARINC Standards and collaborative solutions that
improve cost effectiveness, increase productivity, and reduce life-cycle costs for airlines and
their partners in the avionics, cabin system, and flight simulation and training segments of the
aviation industry.
Benefits of becoming a Corporate Sponsor include:
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Ability to download ARINC Standards from the web site at no additional charge. Approximately 255 ARINC Standards with a collective value over $40,000.
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Discount of 50% for hard copy ARINC Standards.
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Ability to download other Industry Activities published information (i.e., meeting and conference reports, draft documents, technical application bulletins, previous issues of Plane Talk and AeroLine, etc.) at no additional charge. Currently over 481 documents collectively valued at over $53,000 and growing.
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Recognition at AEEC, AMC, and FSEMC meetings and our web site.
Benefits of becoming a Member Organization include:
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All of the benefits mentioned above.
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Eligibility to vote for companies to serve on the leadership committee.
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Eligibility to serve on the leadership committee.
Becoming a Corporate Sponsor or Member Organization also provides:
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Satisfaction of knowing that your organization is contributing to the value created
by AEEC, AMC, and FSEMC.
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Greater networking opportunities with other companies and potential customers.
Please let us know how we can best assist your efforts. We look forward to working with
your organization to strengthen the value created by AEEC • AMC • FSEMC in the future.
For more information, please contact us at IA.Sponsorships@arinc.com.
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Supporting Organizations
Member Organizations
Airline
AEEC AMC
Adria Airways
Aerolineas Argentina
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Air Canada Flight Ops Training
Air France (Societe Air France)
Air Wisconsin
Airbus France SAS
Airbus SAS
All Nippon Airways
American Airlines
Asian ATR Training Center
Austrian Airlines
Bangkok Airways Co., Ltd.
Boeing Commercial Airplanes
British Airways
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
CAE
Continental Airlines
Czech Airlines
Delta Air Lines
El Al Isreal Airlines
Ethiopian Airlines
ExpressJet
FedEx
Finnair
X
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X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
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X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
FlightSafety International
Hawaiian Airlines
Iberia Airlines
Institute of Air Transport Ltd.
Japan Airlines
KLM
Lufthansa
Mechtronix Systems, Inc.
Muller Simulation Consultancy
OPINICUS Corporation
Oxford Aviation Academy
Qantas Airways
Republic Airways Holdings, Inc.
Rockwell Collins Simulation and Training
Sim-X
Southwest Airlines
Swiss International Airlines
TAP Air Portugal
Thales Training & Simulation
Turkish Airlines
United Airlines
United States Air Force
UPS
US Airways
Virgin Atlantic
X
X
X
X
X
FSEMC
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
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X
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X
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X
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Supporting Organizations
Corporate Sponsors
Aero Instruments and Avionics
AeroConnex LLC.
Aerolux Limited
AeroMechanical Services
AeroNavData
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Air Informatics, LLC.
Aircell, LLC.
AirDAT, LLC.
Airline Services Ltd.
Amdar Programme
Amphenol Air LB
ARINC
Array Connector Corporation
Astronautics Corporation of America
Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems
Aveos Fleet Performance Inc.
Avia Radio A/S
Aviation Data Communication Corporation
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Aviation Data Systems PTY LTD
Avicom Japan Co., Ltd.
Avionica, Inc.
Avionicon
Avionics Support Group
Avitech AG
AVTECH Sweden AB
BAE Systems
Carillon Information Security Inc.
Carlisle Interconnect Technologies
China Aero Polytechnology Establishment
CMC Electronics, Inc.
Deutsch UK
Draka Fileca
Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal
Electronic Cable Specialists (ECS)
Embraer
EMS Technologies
Eurocontrol
Federal Aviation Administration - AVN
FeiTian-Tech Co,. Ltd.
Gables Engineering, Inc.
GE Aviation Systems
GE Fanuc
GONICUS GmbH
Goodrich Sensors Systems
Honeywell, Inc.
iJet Onboard
IMS Company
Inmarsat (Aeronautical Business)
Iridium
ITS Electronics
ITT Corporation
Japan Radio Air Navigation Systems Assoc.
Jeppesen Sanderson
Kitco Fiber Optics
Kollsman
L2 Consulting Services, Inc.
L3 Communications Corporation
L3 Communications Electrodynamics Division
Lumexis Corporation
MEN Mikro Elektronik
NAASCO Northeast
NEC Corporation
NTT Data Corporation
Panasonic
Parker Hannifin
Petra Slechticka
PGA Electronics
Radiall USA, Inc.
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RUAG Aerospace
Souriau
Starling Advanced Communications
T&A Systeme GmbH
Tectura Corporation
Teledyne Controls
Teradyne, Inc.
THALES SA
Thermax
Thrane & Thrane
Tyco Electronics
Universal Avionics Systems
Universal Weather & Aviation Inc.
Vector Informatik GmbH
Verocel Inc.
ViaSat, Inc.
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Supporting Organizations
Other Aircraft Operators
Abbott Laboratories
Aer Lingus Ltd.
Aerovias del Continente Americano S.A. Avianca
AFLAC Incorporated
Air Evac Services, Inc. dba PHI Air Medical
Air India Ltd.
Air Logistics, LLC.
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
Airstar Corporation
AK Steel Corporation
Alitalia-Linee Aeree Italiane
American Eagle/Executive Airlines
American Financial Group
American Operations Ltd.
Ameritas Life Ins. Corp dba Ameritas Financial Svc
Amway Corporation
Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc.
Aquilam Corporation
Arrow Air, Inc.
AT&T Management Services, L.P.
Barbara T. Fasken
Baxter Healthcare Corp.
Becton Dickinson and Company
Bristow U.S. LLC.
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BWIA West Indies Airways Ltd.
C.R. Bard, Inc.
Cableair, Inc.
Campbell Sales Company
Caterpillar Inc.
Citation Marketing Division
Clos de Berry Management, Ltd.
Coca-Cola Company, The
Compania Mexicana de Aviacion, S.A. de C.V.
Comprehensive Investment Company
ConAgra Foods, Inc.
ConocoPhillips
Consolidated National Corporation
Cummins Inc.
Deere & Company
Dooney & Bourke P.R., Inc.
Dunavant Enterprises
E.I. Du Pont De Nemours & Company
Earth Star Inc.
Eastman Kodak Company
Eaton Corporation
EDS, an HP Company
Egyptair
Eli Lilly and Company
Emerson Electric Company
Evergreen International Airlines, Inc.
EWA Holdings LLC.
FL Aviation Corp.
Flight Proficiency Service, Inc.
Florida West International Airways, Inc.
Ford Motor Company
G.G. Aircraft
Gavilan Corporation
General Mills, Inc.
Greenaap Consultants, LTD.
Group Holdings, Inc.
Halliburton Company
Hamilton Companies, LLC., The
Harris Corporation
Hess Corporation
Hewlett Packard Co.
IMS Health Inc.
Iowa Land and Building
ITT Industries, Inc.
Johnson & Johnson
Kaiserair, Inc.
Kansas City Life Insurance Company
Kimberly-Clark Corp.
King Ranch, Inc.
Kraft Foods Global, Inc.
Lan Airlines S.A.
Liberty Mutual Insurance Group/Boston
Lockheed Corp. (Lockheed California Company)
Lockheed Martin Corporation
Midwest Aviation
New England Airlines, Inc.
New York Hospital
Newell Companies, Inc.
Newsflight, Inc.
Nike, Inc.
Occidental Petroleum Corporation
Owens-Illinois General, Inc.
PepsiCo Aviation-Addison
PHI, Inc.
Philippine Air Lines, Inc.
Phillip R. Zeeck
Piedmont Airlines, Inc.
Procter and Gamble Company, The
R.T. Vanderbilt Co., Inc.
Rich Products Corporation
Richard M. Scaife
RJ Reynolds Tobacco Co.
Roblex Aviation, Inc.
Rutherford Oil Corporation
S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
Schering-Plough Corporation
Semitool, Inc.
Shell Oil Company
Sky Lease I, Inc. dba Tradewinds Airlines
Sony Aviation
South African Airways (Pty.) Limited
Sunoco, Inc.
Taca International Airlines, S.A.
The Williams Companies, Inc.
Thomas H. Lee Partners, LLC.
Timken Company, The
Tracinda Corporation
Tristam C. Colket, Jr.
Unisys Corporation
United Services Automobile Association
United States Steel Corporation
Vallejo Investment`s, Inc.
Vulcan Materials Company
Wagner & Brown, Ltd.
Watkins Motor Lines, Inc.
Wells Fargo & Company
Wendy`s International
West Michigan Air Care
Whirlpool Corporation
Williamson-Dickie Aviation Department
Wolfe Industries
World Airways, Inc.
Xerox Corporation (White Plains, NY)
Zeno Air, Inc.
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ARINC Standards
Introduction
AEEC, AMC, and FSEMC, the aviation industry activities organized by ARINC, cooperatively
establish consensus-based, voluntary aviation technical standards that no one organization
could develop independently.
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The AEEC develops engineering and technical standards for airborne electronics
of common interest to all segments of the aviation community.
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The AMC develops maintenance-related technical standards.
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The FSEMC develops technical standards related to simulation and training.
Technical standards adopted by the AEEC, AMC, and FSEMC are published as ARINC
Standards by ARINC Industry Activities. ARINC Standards describe avionics, cabin systems,
protocols, and interfaces used by more than 10,000 air transport and business aircraft worldwide.
There are three classes of ARINC Standards:
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ARINC Characteristics: Define the form, fit, function, and interfaces of avionics, cabin systems, and aircraft networks.
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ARINC Specifications: Define the physical packaging or mounting of avionics and cabin equipment; communication, networking and data security standards;
or a high-level computer language.
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ARINC Reports: Provide guidelines or general information found by the aviation industry to be preferred practices, often related to avionics maintenance and flight simulator engineering and maintenance.
ARINC Standards
Adopted ARINC Standards
In 2010 there were 22 products for aviation prepared in the form of new ARINC Standards
and Supplements:
Standard Topic
Type
Document Title
443
Simulation
New
Standard
ARINC Report 443: Data Collection for Visual Databases
436
Simulation
Supplement
ARINC Report 436-1: Guidelines for Electronic Qualification Test Guide
600
Packaging
Supplement
ARINC Specification 600-18: Air Transport Avionics Equipment Interfaces
628
Cabin
Supplement
ARINC Specification 628 Part 1-5: Cabin Management and Entertainment Peripherals
628
Cabin
Supplement
ARINC Specification 628, Part 3-2: In-Flight Entertainment System (IFES)
631
Data Link
Supplement
ARINC Specification 631-6: VDL-2 Implementation Provisions
653
Software
Supplement
ARINC Specification 653, Part 1-3: Avionics Application Software Standard Interface
661
Displays
Supplement
ARINC Specification 661-4: Cockpit Display System Interface to User Systems
664
Data
Networks
Supplement
ARINC Specification 664, Part 8-1, Interoperation with Non-IP Protocols
667
Software
Management
Supplement
ARINC Report 667-1: Guidance for Field Loadable Software
718A
Surveillance
Supplement
ARINC Characteristic 718A-3: Mark 4 Air Traffic Control Transponder
746
Cabin
Supplement
ARINC Characteristic 746-6: Cabin Communications Systems (CCS)
755
Navigation
Supplement
ARINC Characteristic 755-4: Multi-Mode Landing System Receiver (MMR)
757A
Flight Data
Recording
New
Standard
ARINC Characteristic 757A: Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR)
758
Data Link
Supplement
ARINC Characteristic 758-3: Communications Management Unit (CMU)
777
Flight Data
Recording
Supplement
ARINC Characteristic 777-2: Recorder Independent Power Supply (RIPS)
781
Data Link
Supplement
ARINC Characteristic 781-4: Mark 3 Aviation Satellite Communications System
803
Data
Networks
Supplement
ARINC Report 803-2: Fiber Optic System Design Guidelines
808
Cabin
Supplement
ARINC Specification 808-2: 3GCN Cabin Distribution
825
Data
Networks
Supplement
ARINC Specification 825-1: General Standardization of CAN for Airborne Use
827
Software
Management
New
Standard
ARINC Report 827: Electronic Distributions of Software by Crate (EDS Crate)
840
EFB
Software
Management
New
Standard
ARINC Specification 840: EFB Application Control Interface Standard (ACI)
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ARINC Standards
Adopted ARINC Standards
A Summary of each Standard follows:
ARINC Report 436-1
Guidelines for Electronic Qualification Test Guide
Adopted: July 21, 2010
Supplement 1
Electronic Qualification Test Guide (eQTG) Working Group
ARINC Report 436 provides Flight Simulation Training Device (FSTD) users, suppliers and
regulatory authorities a set of guidelines for Electronic Qualification Test Guide (eQTG) systems.
Supplement 1 provides updates to references to standards and regulations related to the
certification and compliance of flight training devices.
ARINC Report 443
Data Collection for Visual Databases
Adopted: January 27, 2010
New Standard
Visual Database Currency (VDC) Working Group
ARINC Report 443 provides guidance to visual database developers in the flight simulation
training device industry. The report describes the critical elements required to design airfield
databases, as well as their uses in a simulated training environment to ensure compliance
with regulatory requirements. It illustrates to airfield authorities the need for timely, accurate
information regarding actual or planned changes to the physical airfield.
ARINC Specification 600-18
Air Transport Avionics Equipment Interfaces
Adopted: March 31, 2010
Supplement 18
New Installation Concepts (NIC) Subcommittee
ARINC Specification 600 provides packaging and connector standards for all types of avionics.
Supplement 18 provides guidance material for positioning quadrax contacts and contact cavities
in electrical connectors. The dimensions, tolerances, and spacing definitions are added to use #8
quadrax in existing connectors, as well as specify the dimensions for keyways in several types of
connectors related to the quadrax insert arrangements.
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ARINC Specification 628
Cabin Equipment Interfaces (CEI), Part 1-5, Cabin Management and Entertainment
System - Peripherals
Adopted: March 31, 2010
Supplement 5
Cabin Systems Subcommittee
This document was expanded to include a digital video camera unit interface to provide live
video sources to the cabin distribution system. Supplement 5 defines an interface to camera
systems used for passenger entertainment. It also defines a digital overhead monitor interface
to the video projector unit/video monitor unit and a high-definition display interface.
ARINC Specification 628
Cabin Equipment Interfaces, Part 3-2, In-Flight Entertainment System (IFES) to
Aircraft System Interfaces
Adopted: October 6, 2010
Supplement 2
Cabin Systems Subcommittee
This document is expanded to include a new cabin interface definition. Supplement 2
adds an Ethernet interface between the aircraft Cabin Services System (CSS) and In-Flight
Entertainment System. This interface may be used to exchange information between
the CSS and the Passenger Service System (PSS), passenger address/entertainment,
airplane mode, navigation and operational data.
ARINC Specification 631-6
VHF Digital Link (VDL) Mode 2 Implementation Provisions
Adopted: October 6, 2010
Supplement 6
Data Link Systems Subcommittee
This Specification defines the protocol required to exchange bit oriented data across an
air-ground VHF Digital Data Link. Supplement 6 updates the VDL Mode 2 protocol, specifically
focusing on multi-frequency provisions including autotune. It also updates message sequence
charts and allocates new entries to the VDLM2 ground station Datalink Service Providers (DSP)
address assignments table. This document was written to support the Link 2000+ Programme
in Europe and Controller-Pilot Data Link Communication (CPDLC) datalink demonstration
programs in the USA.
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ARINC Standards
Adopted ARINC Standards
ARINC Specification 653
Avionics Application Software Standard Interface Part 1-3, Required Services
Adopted October 6, 2010
Supplement 3
APEX Subcommittee
This document defines a general-purpose software interface between the Operating System
of an avionics computer and the application software. The interface requirements between the
application software and operating system services are defined in a manner that enables the
application software to control the scheduling, communication and status of internal processing
elements. Supplement 3 provides clarification of the definition of Health Management and
configuration data defined in Extensible Markup Language (XML).
ARINC Specification 661-4
Cockpit Display System Interfaces to User Systems
Adopted: March 31, 2010
Supplement 4
Cockpit Display System (CDS) Subcommittee
This document defines the manner in which avionics user applications interface to interactive
Cockpit Display Systems. The document emphasizes the need for independence between
aircraft systems and the CDS. Interactive services are provided by the CDS to user applications.
When combined with data from user applications, the CDS generates graphical images.
Supplement 4 was expanded to include three new graphical widgets.
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• SymbolPushButton widget
• SymbolToggleButton widget
• PopUpPanelButton widget
ARINC Specification 664
Aircraft Data Network, Part 8-1, Interoperation with Non-IP Protocols and Services
Adopted: October 6, 2010
Supplement 1
Network Infrastructure and Security (NIS) Subcommittee
This Specification was written to support future aeronautical applications and services beyond
those using Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). The initial focus is to
support air/ground applications using the Aeronautical Telecommunications Network (ATN).
These include Controller-Pilot Data Link Communication (CPDLC), Flight Information System
(FIS), and Context Management Application (CMA). Supplement 1 was written to allow
interoperation with non-IP protocols and services and upper layer services with respect to
the OSI reference model. Supplement 1 reflects ICAO Aeronautical Communication Panel
recommendations.
ARINC Report 667-1
Guidance for Field Loadable Software
Adopted: October 7, 2010
Supplement 1
Field Loadable Software (FLS) Working Group
ARINC Report 667 provides guidance for managing aircraft software. With a significant increase
in the number of software parts on an airplane, the need to update this standard was a clear
priority for the airlines. Supplement 1 addresses new types of software and explains the proper
handling processes for each. Additionally, the following topics are addressed:
• Obsolescence of magnetic disk media
• Mass storage devices
• Improved software distribution and storage guidance
• Importance of software security throughout its lifecycle
• Software configuration management
• Electronic data management systems
In short, this document represents a comprehensive evolution of ARINC Report 667. It is the
result of inputs from air transport industry experts and the experiences of the airlines in day-today operations.
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ARINC Standards
Adopted ARINC Standards
ARINC Characteristic 718A-3
Mark 4 Air Traffic Control Transponder (ATCRBS/Mode S)
Adopted: March 30, 2010
Supplement 3
Transponder (XPDR) Working Group
This document defines the Air Traffic Control Transponder (ATCRBS/Mode S) with Extended
Interface Functions (EIF) which supports Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS)
functions as well as Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS-B). Supplement 3 adds
ADS-B Out capabilities and enables the Mode S Transponder to comply with RTCA DO-260B.
ARINC Characteristic 746-6
Cabin Communications Systems (CCS)
Adopted: October 6, 2010
Supplement 6
Cabin Systems Subcommittee
This document provides general and specific design guidance for the development, installation,
and desired operational capability of Cabin Communications Systems, including satellite
communications, air-to-ground communications, and gatelink. Supplement 6 incorporates
guidance for protection of personal information using methods consistent with the Payment
Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standard (DSS). The CCS characteristic provides encryption
approaches for payment card information and suggestions for key management.
ARINC Characteristic 755-4
Multi-Mode Receiver (MMR)
Adopted: March 30, 2010
Supplement 4
GLS/XLS subcommittee
This document defines an ILS/MLS/GLS multi-mode receiver that provides the flight path
deviation guidance to the aircraft during the final approach and landing phase. The data sources
may be Instrument Landing System (ILS), Microwave Landing System (MLS) or GNSS Landing
System (GLS). Supplement 4 adds ILS look-alike data (ARINC 429) in support of GLS CAT II/III
operation. It also defines Final Approach Segment Data Messages (FASDM) input labels to the
MMR for new aircraft.
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ARINC Characteristic 757A
Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR)
Adopted: September 10, 2010
New Standard
Digital Flight Data Recorder (DFDR) Subcommittee
This Characteristic provides guidance for the development and installation of a new generation
of Cockpit Voice Recorders (CVRs) using solid-state memory. ARINC Characteristic 757A is
intended to coexist with ARINC Characteristic 757 CVR. Characteristic 757A differs in that
the AC and DC power returns are separated and isolated. The optional flight data recording
provisions have also been removed. The aircraft interface with respect to controls for start and
stop recording has been better defined particularly with regard to mandatory 10 minute delays
in recording cessation.
ARINC Characteristic 758-3
Communications Management Unit (CMU) Mark 2
Adopted: October 6, 2010
Supplement 3
Data Link Systems Subcommittee
This document defines a Communications Management Unit (CMU) as an on-board message
router capable of managing various datalink networks and services available to the aircraft.
Supplement 3 was developed to support ATS/ATN datalink recording requirements. The existing
simulator data bus interface was converted to a shared simulator/CVR interface.
ARINC Characteristic 777-2
Recorder Independent Power Supply (RIPS)
Adopted: September 10, 2010
Supplement 2
Digital Flight Data Recorder (DFDR) Subcommittee
This Characteristic provides the definitions for the physical form and fit dimensions, the electrical
interfaces, and the functions of an independent power supply for cockpit voice recorders or crash
survivable recorders that combine voice with other recording functions. The RIPS is used to
provide backup power that is independent of the aircraft generated power buses. Supplement
2 introduces a description of charge rates for alternate power sources and revises the electrical
interface to accommodate monitoring of the RIPS status.
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ARINC Standards
Adopted ARINC Standards
ARINC Characteristic 781-4
Mark 3 Aviation Satellite Communication Systems
Adopted: March 31, 2010
Supplement 4
Air/Ground Communications Systems (AGCS) Subcommittee
This document defines emerging satellite communication systems. Supplement 4 provides new
material regarding Passive Intermodulation Built-In Test (PIMBIT) and RF installation issues.
Additionally, the ORT contents, Standard Interwiring and applicable notes, Bit-Oriented Fault
Reporting Protocol, and Ethernet Interface areas have been updated.
ARINC Report 803-2
Fiber Optic System Design Guidelines
Adopted: March 30, 2010
Supplement 2
Fiber Optics (FOS) Subcommittee
ARINC Report 803 provides guidelines on designing a robust, reliable airborne fiber optic
communication network. Supplement 2 includes updates references for 1.25 mm and 2.5 mm
ferruled type connectors, highlighting the airline’s desire to utilize the 1.25 mm connectors for
airborne use. Also addressed are the effects of mating forces when using high terminus density.
ARINC Specification 808-2
3GCN Cabin Distribution
Adopted: March 31, 2010
Supplement 2
Cabin Systems Subcommittee
This document includes modifications to the Management Information Base (MIB) that
correspond with changes previously made to the Broadband Off-Board Service System (BOSS)
interface. Supplement 2 includes an appendix that describes the BOSS MIB software interfaces.
An electronic version of the MIB is available on the ARINC website.
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ARINC Specification 825-1
General Standardization of CAN Bus Protocol for Airborne Use
Adopted: March 31, 2010
Supplement 1
Network Infrastructure and Security (NIS) Subcommittee
This document defines Controller Area Network (CAN) interface standards for use in aircraft.
The CAN specification defines the physical layer provisions to maintain compliance with ISO
11898, descriptions of link layer provisions, standardized methods of sending and receiving CAN
messages. Supplement 1 provides updated information for a CAN gateway, detailed
design guidelines, and communication profiles.
ARINC Report 827
Electronic Distributions of Software by Crate (EDS Crate)
Adopted: March 28, 2010
New Standard
Electronic Distribution of Software (EDS) Subcommittee
ARINC Report 827 defines the industry standard for the Electronic Distribution of Software (EDS)
using a digital container referred to as an EDS crate. This standard describes the principles and
rules for exchange of aircraft software parts and data products without the use of physical media.
The standard addresses design and construction of an EDS crate, packing an EDS crate with
content, securing and EDS crate, and validation of an EDS crate.
ARINC Specification 840
Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) Application Control Interface (ACI) Standard
Adopted: March 30, 2010
New Standard
Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) Subcommittee
ARINC Specification 840 defines a common software interface boundary between EFB
applications and the EFB platform. It allows EFB applications to be launched and controlled
independent of other EFB applications, programming language or operating system. With
this standard, EFB applications from different software developing companies can be utilized
potentially in all classes of EFBs (Hardware Class 1, 2 and 3; Software types A, B or C) from
different manufacturers.
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ARINC Standards
Approved ARINC IA Project Initiation/Modifications (APIM)
During 2010, 14 new activities were initiated as a result of the following APIMs:
APIM 10-001 - Supplement 1 to ARINC Specification 823: Data Link Security
IA Staff: José Godoy
Activity: DLK Systems Subcommittee
ARINC Specification 823 provides datalink security standards. The current activity will update
ICAO document references which serve as the basis for ACARS message security requirements.
The current ICAO Document 9880, Technical Manual and Guidance Material for ATN using OSI
Protocols, has replaced ICAO Document 9705.
Supplement 1 will recognize the security recommendations in ICAO Document 9880. The
material includes updates to ATN security provisions, migration from SHA-1 to SHA-256,
consistent with cryptographic enhancements that presently exist within ARINC Specification 823.
The FAA has expressed the desire to define security standards to protect data communication
services expected to be deployed in the FAA NextGen DataComm Program (Phase 2).
APIM 10-002 - ARINC Project Paper 842: Digital Certificate Use in the Aircraft
Environment
IA Staff: Vanessa Mastros
Activity: NIS Subcommittee
AEEC formed this activity to prepare a companion document to Air Transport Association (ATA)
Spec 42, which deals with digital security and identity management. ARINC Project Paper
842 will define standard digital certificate profiles for use across the airline industry, as well as
standard methods governing the issuance and use of these certificates, which in turn describe
certain levels of assurance that may be conveyed in a digital identity.
It is the intent is to capture complementary elements from Spec 42 and provide additional
information to a level not available in Spec 42. Specifically, the intent is to provide additional
detail from an airline perspective on implementation. It is a goal of this document to reduce the
cost of design, implementation, and operation of secure networks. By ensuring a consistent
approach, design work need not be repeated, and operators benefit from uniform processes,
even across fleets.
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APIM 10-003 - Flight Data Recorder Update
IA Staff: Dan Martinec
Activity: DFDR Subcommittee
AEEC approved an activity to update Flight Data Recording Standards. The first part of the
activity is to bring ARINC Characteristic 757: Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) into alignment
with the proposed ARINC Characteristic 757A: Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR). Supplement 5
to ARINC Characteristic 757 will be prepared as part of this activity. These documents introduce
Recorder Independent Power Supply (RIPS) status reporting to the Onboard Maintenance
System (OMS). This requires a change to ARINC Characteristic 777 RIPS standard (completed
at the time of this writing).
The second part of this effort will update the definition of recorder interfaces and the data
acquisition unit. This will enable the FDR to support faster bus speeds previously achieved
and enable higher data throughput. Supplements to ARINC Characteristic 747 DFDR and
ARINC Characteristic 717 DFDAU will be prepared in 2011.
APIM 10-005 - Cabin Equipment System Interfaces
IA Staff: Tom Munns
Activity: Cabin Systems Subcommittee (CSS)
This project expands the scope of the CSS to include Supplements to ARINC Specification 628,
ARINC Specification 808, and ARINC Specification 809:
• ARINC 628 Part 1 – to provide further improvements to the digital video camera unit, the digital overhead monitors, the high definition displays, and high definition video formats.
• ARINC 628 Part 3 – to provide an Ethernet interface between the Cabin Services System (CSS) and the IFE system.
• ARINC 628 Part 5 – to provide further improvement regarding definitions of cable bend radius, protective covering, cable slippage, and material part number.
• ARINC 628 Part 7 – to provide a suggested test method for multiple LRU installations in the seat to assess equipment cooling and touch temperature.
• ARINC 808 – to incorporate the software MIB updates for the Cabin Distribution System and Control Subsystem.
• ARINC 809 – to update the seat LRU cooling diagrams and the remote jack drawings.
The new documents are expected to define network infrastructures for inter-cabin and aircraft-tocabin equipment.
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ARINC Standards
Approved ARINC IA Project Initiation/Modifications (APIM)
APIM 10-007 - Satcom Standards Update - ARINC 741, ARINC 761, ARINC 781
IA Staff: Mike Rockwell
Activity: AGCS Subcommittee
ARINC Characteristic 781 will be updated in a way that supports SwiftBroadband safety services
on the Inmarsat I4 satellite constellation. Changes will be made to the Satellite Data Unit (SDU)
functional definition. The same changes are expected to be applied to ARINC Characteristic
741 and ARINC Characteristic 761, by specific reference to ARINC Characteristic 781. Areas of
interest include:
• ARINC 429 Interface to Satellite Data Unit (SDU)-Gateway function in SDU to redirect data link traffic over background class SBB channel.
• Analog Flight Deck safety voice over SBB using existing audio systems.
• ARINC 664 Part 7 Ethernet interface between SDU and ACARS/CMU.
• Option for digital audio interface for flight deck voice.
APIM 10-008 - Supplement 1 to ARINC Specification 826: Software Data Loading
Using CAN Interface
IA Staff: Scott Smith
Activity: Software Data Loader (SDL) Subcommittee
Supplement 1 will build upon the current data loading standards to further define data loading
standards to support cabin avionics. This project will be guided by the principles held to be
important to AEEC and the Software Data Loader Subcommittee:
• Lowest operating and maintenance costs to airline users
• Adherence to the ARINC 665 concept of a software part
• General compatibility with ARINC 615A, the primary modern data loading protocol of NextGen aircraft
• Compliance with supporting specification for the storage, transfer and management of software parts
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• Compatibility with newer generation data bus types such as ARINC Specification 664
APIM 10-010 - Supplement 2 to ARINC Characteristic 768: Integrated Surveillance
System (ISS) with ADS-B OUT & ADS-B IN Capability
IA Staff: José Godoy
Activity: ISS Working Group
This project will produce Supplement 2 to ARINC Characteristic 768 which will introduce the
ADS-B OUT and ADS-B IN capabilities in the Mode S Transponder portion of the ISS. This effort
is equivalent to:
• The ADS-B OUT (per RTCA DO-260B) effort currently taking place in ARINC 718A-3 (Transponder), and
• The ADS-B IN effort that was recently completed in going from ARINC 735A (TCAS)
to ARINC 735B (Traffic Computer).
This project will address ADS-B IN applications to come in the near future. It will prepare
recommendations for ADS-B IN applications, consistent with applications defined by the
Requirements Focus Group (RFG) and RTCA/EUROCAE committees. For example, In-Trail
Procedures, Interval Management, Visual Acquisition, Surface Monitoring, and others, will be
part of the functions that will be introduced by ARINC Characteristic 768-2.
APIM 10-011 - Study for Cost Effective Acquisition and Life Cycle Support
IA Staff: Sam Buckwalter
Activity: SCEA Working Group
The activity was formed to develop a guide that will help technical teams assist their respective
procurement departments better understand internal requirements for aircraft engineering,
aircraft maintenance, and training devices, taking into account the life cycle of the aircraft.
This includes:
• Definition of a basic Product Support Model to illustrate the essential mechanisms that facilitates and ensures seamless and economical maintenance support throughout the equipment and aircraft life cycle.
• Provide improved support for aircraft engineering, aircraft maintenance, and training device acquisition and operation initially and over the life cycle of the aircraft or modification.
• Definition of a basic Aircraft Life-Cycle Cost Model.
• View a comprehensive and closed-loop prospect of processes from aircraft purchase though the life cycle support of components.
• This study is intended to be used by Airlines, Flight Simulation Training Device operators, and other interested parties.
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ARINC Standards
Approved ARINC IA Project Initiation/Modifications (APIM)
APIM 10-012 - Supplement 19 to ARINC Specification 600: Air Transport Avionics
Equipment Interfaces
IA Staff: Scott Smith
Activity: NIC Subcommittee
Supplement 19 will provide installation details for fiber optics network components including
fiber optic adapters. This work follows related work in ARINC 600 that had previously defined
fiber optic insertion forces and the dimensional changes to Quadrax connectors. It is expected
that this project will finalize changes to equipment interfaces for the near-term and stabilize the
content of ARINC Specification 600.
APIM 10-013 - ARINC Specification 631: VHF Digital Link (VDL) Mode 2
Implementation Provisions
IA Staff: José Godoy
Activity: DLK Systems Subcommittee
This project will produce Supplement 6 and 7 to ARINC Specification 631. Supplement 6 revises
the VDLM2 protocol, specifically focusing on multi-frequency provisions. Some of the changes
reflect a request of EUROCONTROL to include multi-frequency provisions in the frequency
selection list. (This part is completed at the time of this writing.)
Supplement 7 will be developed in 2011 to clarify and resolve any issues that might
arise during Link 2000+ and NextGen Data Comm system integration. It will address
multi-frequency provisions including ground-initiated autotune procedures.
APIM 10-014 - Galley Insert (GAIN) Equipment Interfaces
IA Staff: Tom Munns
Activity: GAIN Subcommittee
This project will define the physical dimensions of galley equipment, installation requirements
and the associated interfaces. Specifically, the work will focus on the following:
• Completion of Project Paper 813, Definition of Standard Interfaces for Galley Insert (GAIN) Equipment, Qualification and System Test Guidance
• Completion of Supplement 2 to ARINC 812, which will refine diagnostic command and messages error codes, resolve conflicts in CAN data loading, and create a computer-
readable data base file
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• Development of ARINC Project Paper for GAIN design and integration guidance
• Development of ARINC Project Paper for GAIN maintenance guidance
APIM 10-017 - Supplement 1 to ARINC Specification 485: Cabin Equipment Interfaces
IA Staff: Tom Munns
Activity: CS Subcommittee
A common signal ground reference will be developed in ARINC Specification 485 for use
within a number of cabin interface standards. The manufacturing community has identified
inconsistencies in the reference signal and chassis ground specifications for seat equipment.
The changes to ARINC Specification 485 Part 2 will be included by reference in several ARINC
Standards including:
• ARINC Specification 628 Part 2, Cabin Management and Entertainment
Systems-SeaInterfaces
• ARINC Specification 809: 3GCN Seat Distribution System
• ARINC Project Paper 832: 4GCN Cabin Distribution System
In addition, the following APIMs were revised and approved:
APIM 07-008B - ARINC Project Paper 791: Ku/Ka Band Satellite System Standard
IA Staff: Tom Munns
Activity: Ku/Ka Band Satcom Subcommittee
This project was initiated by the AEEC in 2007 to recognize the airline desire for broadband
connectivity to the aircraft. The scope of this project was expanded in 2010 to include Ka Band
Satcom services. Multiple suppliers are beginning to offer broadband services using Internet
Protocols (IP).
This project will standardize the satellite equipment hardware and electrical/electronic installation
interfaces. Antenna mounting provisions will be defined to meet near-term aircraft needs. It is
expected that the aircraft installation provisions would be the same for both Ku and Ka band
systems.
APIM 07-010B - ARINC Project Paper 830: Air/Ground Information Exchange (AGIE)
IA Staff: Paul Prisaznuk
Activity: AGIE/MAGIC Subcommittee
This project will define Aircraft/Ground Information Exchange (AGIE) protocols intended for
application-to-application information exchange between aircraft applications and the airline
ground infrastructure. Though this project description was updated in 2010, the scope of the
activity remains unchanged from what AEEC approved in 2007.
AGIE is expected to define a common-use messaging infrastructure to support a wide variety of
aircraft application software for flight deck and cabin use. The specification will define a standard
interface and functionality for ground applications to enable use of the “store and forward”
process. AGIE services are expected to be managed on the airplane using an IP router (e.g.,
Manager of Air/Ground Interface Connections MAGIC).
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AEEC • AMC • FSEMC
Industry Activities Advisory Group (IAAG)
Purpose
The purpose of the Industry Activities Advisory Group (IAAG) is to assist ARINC IA Management
and the Aeronautical Radio Inc. Board of Directors in establishing the budget for IA and in
coordinating the efforts of the Industry Committees. The IAAG consists of representatives of the
leadership committees of AEEC, AMC and FSEMC.
Summary
In 2010, the IAAG was pleased to note that the ARINC Industry Activities budget was on track
to meet financial goals for the year. The IAAG discussed the status of Members and Corporate
Sponsors joining and leaving and encouraged continued efforts by all to maintain and bring in
new Members and Sponsors for the AEEC, AMC and FSEMC activities.
Expanded memberships and sponsorships add breadth and depth to the technical contributions
within the committees, subcommittees and working groups. It also helps spread the costs of
running the committees among all the beneficiaries. Airlines, suppliers, service providers, and
other organizations that derive benefit from the work of AEEC, AMC and FSEMC are encouraged
to become members and sponsors. Enrollment is available on-line at http://www.aviation-ia.com/
MembershipAndSponsor/index.html.
To help ensure financial goals are met in the future, the IAAG recommended implementing
meeting attendance fees for industry participants that are not already providing financial support
via AEEC, AMC or FSEMC memberships and corporate sponsorships. This will be implemented
at the large annual committee meetings/conferences beginning in 2011. A $500 US fee per
person was recommended with some exceptions.
The IAAG discussed business planning and strategic goals, locations for future meetings, web
enhancements, possible educational products, IA staffing, and other administrative issues.
IAAG Representation:
The IAAG representatives for 2010 from left to right are Chris Uphoff, Air Wisconsin; Mitch Klink,
FedEx; Mike Jackson, FedEx; Mario Araujo, TAP Portugal, and Chris Allen, Continental Airlines.
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AEEC
Message From The Chairman
By: Chris Allen, Continental Airlines
Change is nothing new to AEEC. When Roy Oishi, the former Executive
Secretary of AEEC, who retired early this year and spoke of change, he referred
to the Bob Dylan song, “The Times They are a Changing”. Since the AEEC
General Session will be held in Memphis this coming year, I felt it appropriate to
see whether Elvis had ever addressed this subject. With the help of the internet,
I actually did find a song that he recorded back in 1969, called “Change of Habit”.
An excerpt goes like this: “If you’re in old habits, set in your old ways, changes
are a comin’, for these are changing days.” This one never made the top 40, but
the words ring true.
New commercial aircraft are now built with integrated avionics systems and
the amount of software “parts” has increased vastly from earlier aircraft. For
example, the B787 has approximately 400 loadable software parts, whereas the
B777 has around 75. Changes in the way aircraft are operated, for example with
more use of data link and satellite navigation systems, are also driving the AEEC
work program.
So, while the nature of the specifications that are generated by the AEEC work
program are considerably different from the “old days” when “fit, form, and
function” were the basis, one thing hasn’t changed: AEEC continues to respond
to the needs of the industry.
Some of the AEEC Subcommittee activities have also changed over the last few
years. In 1988, the Data Link Users Forum was created to meet the industry
need to provide a medium where issues and new concepts concerning data link
could be presented and discussed. The group meets biannually, once in Europe
and once in the U.S. Building on the success of this activity, the EFB Users
Forum was launched, with the first meeting hosted by Delta Air Lines in Atlanta
in April. Although affected by volcanic activity in Iceland, 196 people attended.
The second meeting, co-sponsored with IATA in Brussels in November, was also
well attended, with 206 participants. Like the Data Link Users Forum, I expect
this activity will provide great benefit to airlines, other aircraft operators, and all
parties involved in the various aspects of EFB production and usage.
There is not space here to list all of the accomplishments of AEEC in 2010, but
I’d like to highlight a few.
In the area of cabin systems, the need arose to add Payment Card Industry (PCI)
data security standards to ARINC Characteristic 746: Cabin Communications
System. This effort will support new applications that are coming to fruition where
passengers can use credit cards securely to purchase goods and services.
Supplement 6 was adopted at the AEEC Mid-Term Session.
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A complete re-write of ARINC Report 667: Guidance for the Management of Field
Loadable Software, was required to meet the needs of new generation, software
intensive aircraft. This was done by a joint AEEC/AMC Field Loadable Software
(FLS) Subcommittee. Supplement 1 was approved at the Mid-Term Session.
From the viewpoint of an airline readying itself to deploy such a fleet, we were
able to demonstrate the need for purchasing an expensive software configuration
management tool by familiarizing upper management with this report.
In response to new FARs and other upcoming requirements, the ATC
Transponder standard (ARINC 718A) was supplemented to meet RTCA DO260B, which will be required for ADS-B Out. The ACARS CMU standard (ARINC
758) was updated to add the newly required data link recording function. ARINC
631-6 was created by the Data Link Subcommittee and approved by the AEEC in
October to add new capabilities for multi-frequency VDLM2. This will be needed
for the upcoming Link 2000+ requirements in Europe.
The new airspace requirements mentioned above are just the leading edge of
a number of such changes expected to result from the NextGen and SESAR
activities occurring in the U.S. and Europe. The AEEC Systems Architecture and
Interfaces (SAI) Subcommittee, the germination point for many AEEC activities,
has been investigating the NextGen and SESAR programs and is working on
establishing an AEEC Technology Plan to meet the expected requirements that
will be generated by these activities.
I am continually amazed at the amount of work the staff at ARINC Industry
Activities is able to do in support of all of the Subcommittee activities, publication
of documents, and preparing for and conducting our annual meeting. They did all
that in 2010 despite major changes in the work force, including the retirements in
January of two key people, Roy Oishi and Mike Russo.
I’d also like to recognize all of those people who participate in the AEEC
Subcommittee activities and provide their valuable time and expertise toward
creating the AEEC products. Without them this activity could not happen.
As we move forward in these changing times I am confident that AEEC will
continue to build and perform on its demonstrated ability to adapt as required
to meet the needs of our industry.
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AEEC
Executive Committee Members
AEEC Executive Committee Members (As of December 31, 2010)
Chris Allen, Chairman
Continental Airlines
Mario Araujo, Chairman Elect
TAP Portugal
Joe Slavinsky
FedEx
Greg Kuehl
UPS
*Paul Prisaznuk, Executive Secretary
Aeronautical Radio, Inc.
Markku Lemmetty
Finnair
Hugh McSweyn
US Airways
Gilles Compagnion
Air France
Piet van den Berg
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
Col Jimmie Schuman
US Air Force
Keita Takahashi
All Nippon Airways
Jüergen Lauterbach
Lufthansa German Airlines
Thierry Harquin
Airbus
Dennis Zvacek
American Airlines
William H. (Bill) Stine, II
NBAA
Mike Murphy
The Boeing Company
Thomas Laxar
Austrian Airlines
Brian Gleason
Southwest Airlines
*Joe White
ATA
Mike Nebylowitsch
British Airways
Robert Semar
United Airlines
Open
IATA
Jim Lord
Delta Air Lines
*Non-voting members
For information about AEEC Executive Committee Membership, contact Paul Prisaznuk at pjp@arinc.com.
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AEEC
Projects (2010)
AEEC Mission
To seek to improve cost effectiveness and reduce life-cycle costs by conducting engineering
and technical investigations and developing voluntary engineering and technical standards for
airborne electronics.
AEEC Overview
The Airlines Electronic Engineering Committee (AEEC) prepares standards for the air transport
industry to promote market competition, create economies of scale, and to reduce aircraft
life-cycle costs. Aircraft manufacturers and avionics suppliers work with the AEEC to conduct
engineering and technical investigations, many resulting in the development of electrical and
mechanical engineering standards for the world’s airline fleet.
AEEC Composition
AEEC membership is open to airlines, airframe manufacturers, general aviation and military.
These organizations largely fund the work program of the AEEC.
The AEEC Executive Committee consists of elected AEEC member organizations that represent
geographical areas of the world. As such, the AEEC Executive Committee represents the
collective view of the airline industry. Each AEEC Executive Committee member serves in
a voting capacity and in a leadership role. Overall, decisions made by the AEEC Executive
Committee are made for the good of the industry.
Corporate Sponsors are non-airline organizations that provide financial support for the AEEC
work program. Accordingly, any organization deriving benefit from market opportunities
associated with their involvement with AEEC are invited to become a Corporate Sponsor of
ARINC Industry Activities.
The AEEC General Session is an annual industry meeting held for the purpose of
coordinating the work of some 25 AEEC Subcommittees responsible for the preparation
of technical standards.
The value of AEEC membership has been demonstrated over six decades:
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Leadership in industry activities that improve the efficiency of air transportation through the identification of new concepts, emerging technologies and new areas of standardization.
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Consensus-based industry standards reflecting the collective views of aircraft operators, airframe manufacturers, equipment suppliers, regulators and other stakeholders.
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Ensure the viability of a long-standing technical resource for the airline industry.
The long-standing success of the AEEC is a result of a simple yet refined approach to
collaborative decision making. Collaboration in engineering and maintenance issues yields
technical standards that the industry chooses to use voluntarily. Simply put, avionics built today
will need to be maintained tomorrow. The annual meeting of AEEC and AMC provides a clear
channel of communication among many industrial organizations.
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AEEC
Projects (2010)
AGIE/MAGIC
Co-Chairman: Jerry Price, Boeing
Co-Chairman: Manfred Benten, Airbus
Secretary: Paul Prisaznuk
The Air/Ground Information Exchange and Manager of Air/Ground Interface Communication
(AGIE/MAGIC) activity develops standards for aircraft data networks, file servers, and related
systems. The focus is to connect the airplane to the airline ground infrastructure in a way that
facilitates the management and transfer of large amounts of operational and administrative
information using Internet Protocols (IP). Flight operations data, maintenance data, software
data loading, and cabin services will be supported in all flight phases. The development of
standards that manage multiple air-ground IP links (e.g., gatelink, terrestrial and satellite) is
part of this activity.
Air-Ground Communications Systems (AGCS)
Chairman: Kenny Blankenship, American Airlines
Secretary: Mike Rockwell
The goal of the Air/Ground Communications Systems (AGCS) Subcommittee is to ensure that
current and emerging satellite, HF, and VHF air-ground communication systems are specified
based on airline operational requirements and defined for cost-effective implementation based
on existing and anticipated aircraft architectures. An objective is to develop standards compatible
with the existing Aircraft Communications Addressing and Reporting System (ACARS®) and
Aeronautical Telecommunication Network (ATN) as defined by ICAO SARPs.
Airport Mapping Data Base (AMDB)
Chairman: Fabrice Bresson, Air France
Secretary: Sam Buckwalter /Peter Grau
This activity was formed to standardize airport data bases used with airport navigation
system functions, but stops short of defining the navigation function in and of itself. Overall,
this capability is expected to improve the pilot’s situational awareness of the airport facility
and ease the taxi phase of operation.
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AOC Standardization (AOC)
Chairman: Dirk Zschunke, Lufthansa
Secretary: Paul Prisaznuk
A standardized set of Airline Operational Control (AOC) messages are defined by this activity.
The AOC messaging application can by hosted on an Electronic Flight Bag (EFB). The message
types are common to all types of operations. They are intended to be used by multiple airlines on
multiple aircraft types.
Application/Executive (APEX) Software
Co-Chairman: Frederic Aspro, Airbus
Co-Chairman: Gordon Putsche, Boeing
Secretary: Paul Prisaznuk
This activity develops standards for Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) used with Integrated
Modular Avionics (IMA). ARINC Specification 653, Avionics Application Software Standard
Interface, defines a standard interface between avionics application software and a RTCA DO178B Level A certifiable RTOS.
ARINC 429 Maintenance
Staff Activity
Secretary: José Godoy
The ARINC 429 data bus remains the most widely used data transfer medium in aviation. ARINC
Specification 429 defines the physical layer and associated electrical interfaces for the digital
information transfer system. Maintenance of ARINC Specification 429 includes the effort to
coordinate the assignment of ARINC 429 labels and ARINC 429 data word formats.
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AEEC
Projects (2010)
Cabin Systems (CSS)
Co-Chairman: Rolf Goedecke, Airbus
Co-Chairman: Gerald Lui-Kwan, Boeing
Co-Chairman: Dale Freeman, Delta Air Lines
Secretary: Earl Nicks/Tom Munns
This activity develops cabin and In-Flight Entertainment (IFE) standards for passenger
entertainment. The objective is to define cost effective and valuable network infrastructure for
the airlines to cope with the rapid and evolving electronics/infotainment industry that will meet or
exceed passenger expectations. This includes interface standards to allow airlines to implement
their preferred systems for their passengers. Cabin communications, interface protocols, and
connector standardization are integral parts of this activity.
Cockpit Display System (CDS)
Chairman: Gary Hickey, Honeywell
Secretary: Paul Prisaznuk/Peter Grau
This activity develop flight deck display interface standard for primary display systems and
their interface to avionics equipment (e.g., comm, nav, and surveillance systems). ARINC
Specification 661 will support new airplane development programs for air transport, regional,
general aviation, military, and rotorcraft. The most updates will ensure growth for CNS/ATM
applications that provide advanced operational concepts that will increase aviation safety,
capacity, and efficiency.
Datalink Security (DSEC)
Chairman: Doug Murri, Southwest
Secretary: Paul Prisaznuk/Jose Godoy
The goal of the Datalink Security activity is to develop and maintain standards for the design
and implementation of encrypted ACARS. ARINC Specification 823 defines an ACARS security
infrastructure. The security mechanisms are scalable and extensible to support security
measures needed in an IP environment.
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Data Link Systems
Chairman: Joe Slavinsky, FedEx
Secretary: José Godoy
The Datalink activity develops and maintains standards that promote reliable, uniform, and
cost efficient transfer of data between the aircraft and various locations on the ground. These
standards cover the existing Aircraft Communications Addressing and Reporting System
(ACARS®) and the emerging Aeronautical Telecommunications Network (ATN) as defined by the
ICAO SARPs. Ground locations include civil aviation agencies, manufacturers of avionics and
engines, data link service providers, weather providers, and departments within the airlines such
as payroll, maintenance, operations, engineering, and dispatch.
ARINC Project Paper 841: Media Independent Aircraft Messages (MIAM) is expected to define
a set of protocols that will allow avionics systems to exchange large ACARS messages over
broadband sub networks, such as gatelink, terrestrial broadband and satellite mediums.
Data Link Users Forum
Co-Chairman: Colin Gallant, British Airways
Co-Chairman: Janet Wiesner, Continental Airlines
Secretary: Vic Nagowski
The Data Link Users Forum is a coordinating activity among airlines and cargo carriers,
aircraft manufacturers, avionics manufacturers, and data link service providers. It focuses on
technical issues of mutual interest to operators. The discussions lead to the identification and
resolution of numerous issues that collectively improve data link performance. The product of
this activity assures that operators received significant operational and economic benefits of air/
ground communication services. Technical information is provided to the operators from invited
speakers and many other specialists. The Data Link Users Forum also provides an opportunity
for coordination among airlines, civil aviation authorities, and air traffic service providers on the
direction and schedule of new Air Traffic Service (ATS) datalink programs.
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AEEC
Projects (2010)
Digital Flight Data Recorder (DFDR)
Chairman: Robert Swanson, FedEx
Secretary: Dan Martinec
The goal of the DFDR Subcommittee is to ensure that aircraft flight data recording system
standards meet airline operational needs and evolving regulatory requirements. In accomplishing
this goal, the subcommittee considers issues such as including health monitoring of aircraft
systems and components, flight operations quality assurance (FOQA) initiatives, and current
and impending regulatory requirements. The DFDR Subcommittee works closely with regulatory
agencies and accident investigators.
Electronic Flight Bag (EFB)
Chairman: Sonja Schellenberg, Lufthansa Systems
Secretary: José Godoy/Peter Grau
The Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) Subcommittee is developing hardware and software standards
for the EFB. This is a rapidly evolving technology with wide-ranging applications. Released this
year, ARINC Specification 840 Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) Application Control Interface (ACI)
defines a common interface boundary between EFB applications and the EFB platform. ARINC
840 enables EFB applications to be launched and controlled by the EFB platform independent of
the operating system and programming languages employed. Airlines, airframe manufacturers
and EFB suppliers are expected to benefit from reduced EFB integration costs.
Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) Users Forum
Co-Chairman: Captain Andreas Ritter, Lufthansa
Co-Chariman: Captain Alan Kasher, Southwest Airlines
Secretary: Paul Prisaznuk/Jose Godoy/Peter Grau
The Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) Users Forum was formed to enable airlines and other aircraft
operators to maximize the operational and the economic benefit of EFB equipment and services.
Delta Air Lines hosted the inaugural meeting in Atlanta that attracted 196 participants.
EUROCONTROL hosted the second meeting, a joint IATA/AEEC meeting, with 206 people
in attendance. Airlines, airframe manufacturers, EFB suppliers, regulators, and government
representatives are among the participants of the EFB Users Forum. The EFB Users Forum
presents, discusses and find solutions to EFB related issues.
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Fiber Optics Systems (FOS)
Chairman: Robert Nye, Boeing
Secretary: Scott Smith
The goal of the Fiber Optics Subcommittee is to update physical standards, design guidelines,
component criteria, and testing and maintenance procedures for fiber optic components and
interfaces. The standards specify the performance requirements with an objective of minimizing
the cost of procurement, implementation, and maintenance. The objective is to promote the use
of the latest technological enhancements to designs that accommodate use of common fiber
optics in nearly all parts of the airplanes regardless of application or environment.
Field Loadable Software (FLS)
Co-Chairman: Rod Gates, American Airlines
Co-Chairman: Ted Patmore, Delta
Secretary: Scott Smith
This joint AEEC/AMC activity has prepared an update to ARINC Report 667: Guidelines for the
Management of Field Loadable Software. The effort:
• Coordinates software configuration management practices.
• Sets the stage for enhanced airplane software delivery, load and management.
• Coordinates operator views Airbus A380, A350, and Boeing 787.
Changes to the standard are driven by related work, namely, ARINC 615A, ARINC 615-4,
ARINC 664, ARINC 665, ARINC 666, Project Paper 827).
The updates to ARINC 667, although driven primarily by the design of new airplane programs,
will also accommodate existing airplanes. The industry activity that resulted in the preparation
of ARINC 667-1 is intended to bring FLS into reality.
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AEEC
Projects (2010)
Galley Insert (GAIN)
Co-Chairman: Ralph Schnabel, Airbus
Co-Chairman: Scott Coburn, Boeing
Secretary: Earl Nicks/Tom Munns
The goal of the GAIN Subcommittee is to standardize the physical dimensions and electrical
interfaces for Galley Inserts to support standard installations. The areas of standardization are
both electrical and mechanical. They include standard wiring, standard electrical connectors,
water connectors, physical interfaces, electrical interfaces and equipment mounting rails.
The guidelines are defined in ARINC Specifications 810: Definition of Standard Interfaces for
Galley Insert (GAIN) Equipment, Physical Interfaces and ARINC Project Paper 812: Definition
of Standard Data Interfaces for Galley Insert (GAIN) Equipment, CAN Communications.
Future work includes development of ARINC Project Paper 813: Definition of Standard
Interfaces for Galley Insert (GAIN) Equipment, Qualification and System Test Guidance and
Project Papers defining GAIN design and integration guidance and GAIN maintenance guidance.
Ku/Ka Band Satellite System
Chairman: Peter Lemme, DDEI
Secretary: Tom Munns
This activity was formed to develop standards for Ku-band and Ka-band satellite system
installation, mechanical and electrical interfaces. This equipment is intended for broadband
communication to the airplane using Internet Protocols (IP). Airlines, aircraft manufacturers,
avionics suppliers, EFB suppliers, IFE suppliers, cabin communication suppliers, and service
providers are invited to participate in these activities.
MMM - Manufacturers’ Code Assignment
Staff Activity
Secretary: Scott Smith
The Manufacturer’s Designator Code is assigned to an organization that develops loadable
software aircraft parts. The Manufacturer’s Designation Code is a three-letter alphanumeric
code (MMM), all upper-case which is incorporated in the part number of the software conforming
to ARINC Report 665: Loadable Software Standards. Generally, only one MMM code is assigned
to each corporation or company. This effort includes:
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Assignment of MMM codes to an organizations upon request within the guidelines of
ARINC Report 665.
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Maintenance of the database of assigned MMM codes.
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Publication of MMM code assignments on the ARINC Industry Activities website.
Navigation Data Base (NDB/NDBX)
Co-Chairman: Doug White, Delta Air Lines
Co-Chairman: Reinhard Andreae, Lufthansa
Secretary: Sam Buckwalter
The NDB activity is responsible for ARINC Specification 424, written to assist aircraft operators,
manufacturers, regulatory authorities, and data base suppliers to maximize the operational and
economic benefits of FMS navigation by the exchange of technical information that improves
overall system performance. The NDBX activity is a forward looking activity that will develop a
software specification for an open standard format for a new Navigation Data Base.
Network Infrastructure and Security (NIS)
Co-Chairman: Jean-Paul Moreaux, Airbus
Co-Chairman: Stephen Arentz, United Airlines
Secretary: Vanessa Mastros
The goal is to develop aircraft data network and aircraft information security standards for use
in all types of aircraft. This will enable fleet-wide solutions based on open standards for lower
development cost, increased flexibility, higher reliability, reduced complexity, longer lifespan, and
ease of configurability and maintenance. Provide guidance on the implementation and use of
digital certificates on an aircraft. ARINC Specification 664: Aircraft Data Networks was updated
to reflect emerging networking concepts.
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AEEC
Projects (2010)
New Installation Concepts (NIC)
Chairman: Robert Nye, Boeing
Secretary: Scott Smith
The goal of the NIC Subcommittee is to maintain existing airborne electronic equipment
connector and racking standards, as well as standardize new connector technology for airborne
use. Supplement 19 to ARINC Specification 600: Air Transport Avionics Equipment Interfaces
is being updated to include emerging fiber optic connector standards.
Software Data Loading (SDL)
Co-Chairman: Ted Patmore, Delta Air Lines
Co-Chairman: Rod Gates, American Airlines
Secretary: Scott Smith
The Software Data Loading Subcommittee’s objective is to develop and improve standards for
software data loading. This includes development of a high-speed data loader with high-density
storage media. Standards for file format, media type, part numbering and terminology will be
developed in a way that can be used for various data loading devices and communication
protocols.
Systems Architecture and Interfaces (SAI)
Co-Chairman: Bob Semar, United Airlines
Co-Chairman: Greg Kuehl, UPS
Co-Chairman: Reinhard Andreae, Lufthansa
Secretary: Paul Prisaznuk
The SAI Subcommittee provides technical leadership in the development of standards for new
aircraft programs and major derivative programs. The SAI Subcommittee works with international
air navigation service providers to develop standards for CNS/ATM, including standards for
equipment capable of satisfying the Single European Sky initiative, Automatic Dependent
Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) and the FAA NextGen program. The SAI Subcommittee
investigates the application of new technologies and prepares APIMs where operational
benefits are financial benefits are achievable.
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Traffic Surveillance
Co-Chairman: Jessie Turner, Boeing
Co-Chairman: Bob Saffell, Rockwell Collins
Secretary: José Godoy
The goal is to define Traffic Surveillance equipment including Traffic Alert and Collision
Avoidance System (TCAS), Air Traffic Control Transponder (ATCRBS/Mode S), and Automatic
Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B). This equipment will improve flight crew situational
awareness and establish enabling platform for future traffic surveillance capabilities.
Published this year, ARINC Characteristic 718A-3: Mark 4 Air Traffic Control Transponder
(ATCRBS/Mode 4) adds the ADS-B OUT capability in compliance with RTCA DO-260B.
Supplement 2 to ARINC Characteristic 768: Integrated Surveillance System (ISS) is under
development. It will add ADS-B-OUT and ADB-B IN capability to the ISS. The ISS will support
ADS-B IN applications such as In-Trail Procedure, Visual Acquisition, Surface Monitoring and
Interval Management.
Wavelength Division Multiplexed Local Area Network (WDM LAN)
Chairman: Michael Hackert, NAVAIR
Secretary: Dan Martinec
The goal of the WDM LAN activity is to prepare a fiber optic-based local area network (LAN)
standard employing wavelength division multiplexing (WDM). The joint work is continuing
between ARINC and SAE. This standard is being prepared for the aerospace industry including
commercial air transportation, military, and the space segment. The objective is to define an
easily adaptable network that will be applicable across different aircraft platforms through
multiple aircraft generations. The LAN is expected to exhibit high data transfer capacity,
design flexibility, affordability, security, and longevity.
Note: Project chairmen and secretary assignments change from time to time. For a current list of projects and their
chairmen and secretaries please visit our web site at http://www.aviation-ia.com/aeec/projects/index.html.
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AMC
Message From The Chairman
By: Mitch Klink, FedEx
The AMC/AEEC held another successful meeting in Phoenix, hosted by US
Airways, this last Spring. The formula for the co-located meeting continues to
be well received and we’re working diligently to fine tune the details based on
feedback from our constituents. We look forward to the AMC/AEEC in Memphis,
hosted by FedEx, in April 2011, and we hope to see you there!
The AMC continues to make a positive impact on the Industry by reducing
life cycle costs of avionics through information exchange between the world’s
operators, suppliers and airframers. We’re also involved in several working
groups to develop guidelines to assist with issues facing our Industry.
By providing benefit to all attendees of AMC, we hope to grow our memberships
and participation in this ever increasingly competitive environment we work in.
If you know someone who you think could benefit by attending AMC, please have
them review the ARINC Industry Activities/AMC web-site (http://www.aviationia.com/amc/) or have them get in-touch with one of the AMC Steering Group
Members (http://www.aviation-ia.com/amc/information/amc_members.pdf).
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AMC
Steering Committe Members
AMC Steering Committee Members (As of December 31, 2010)
Mitch Klink, Chairman
FedEx
Marijan Jozic, Vice Chairman
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
Satomi Ito
Japan Airlines
*Sam Buckwalter, Executive Secretary
Aeronautical Radio, Inc.
Jens Latendorf
Lufthansa Technik
Chris Uphoff
Air Wisconsin
Rich Stillwell
United Airlines
Greg Devlin
American Airlines
Kevin Kramer
US Airways
Roger Kozacek
Delta Air Lines
*Doug Mailat
AAI Liaison
Jacob Barak
El Al Israel Airlines
*Non-voting members
For information about AMC Steering Group Membership, contact Sam Buckwalter at sbuckwal@arinc.com.
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AMC
Projects (2010)
AMC Mission
To promote reliability and to reduce operating and life cycle costs of air transport avionics by
improving maintenance and support techniques through the exchange of technical information.
Introduction
The objectives of AMC are to promote reliability and to reduce operating and life cycle costs of
air transport avionics by improving maintenance and support techniques through the exchange
of technical information.
AMC consists of representatives from the technical leadership of the air transport avionics
maintenance community. The membership of AMC consists of the representatives of commercial
air transport operators. AMC accomplishes its objectives through a number of activities including:
the annual Avionics Maintenance Conference; known worldwide as the AMC; Steering Group
meetings; Plane Talk® a quarterly newsletter; AMC Task Group activities to define industry best
practices; and through liaison with the other ARINC IA organizations, AEEC and FSEMC, and
other aviation or electronic industry organizations.
The benefits of AMC for airlines are long-term success in economic management and operation
of commercial aircraft. This long-term success will require a more holistic approach to AMC
(i.e., maintenance) and AEEC (i.e., engineering) aspects of aircraft equipment. Simply put, what
is built today based on a new design specification has to be maintained tomorrow.
In the forum created by the Avionics Maintenance Conference, the airlines have various
opportunities to influence and determine future directions in system and component design,
reliability, and cost effectiveness. Speaking in the context of their daily operations, airlines can
bring together ideas for improved standardized maintenance concepts and providing valuable
feedback to the equipment manufacturers in their daily operations, thus closing the loop in the
total process to minimize complex issues.
Electronic Distribution of Software (EDS)
Chairman: Rod Gates, American Airlines
Secretary: Sam Buckwalter
This project will rework ARINC Report 666: Electronic Distribution of Software for electronic
distribution of airplane loadable software parts. The effort will:
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• Correct problems within original specifications
• Resolve conflicts with emerging, preferred media-less operations
• Incorporate Standards for Digital Signatures and Web Services
• Set the stage for enhanced airplane software delivery, load and management
AMC
Projects (2010)
The suggested updates to ARINC 666 lead to the development of ARINC Project Paper 827:
Electronic Distribution of Software-Crate. Although driven by interests and designs of newer
airplane programs, will accommodate both new current airplane programs. The initial report
served well to build interest and justification for media-less distribution of airplane software.
However, current specifications do not align with contemporary and future industry needs.
Levels of Avionics Maintenance (LAM) and Test Equipment Guidance (TEG)
Chairman: Axel Mueller, Lufthansa
Secretary: Sam Buckwalter
ARINC 663: Data Requirements for Avionics Component Maintenance
To review the specfic definition for each level of avionics maintenance (LAM), taking into account
current test developments, evolution of test technologies, and maintenance philosophies.
ARINC 602A-2: Test Equipment Guidance (TEG)
• Review contents according to state-of-the-art test technologies, requirements, and implementations.
• Integrate issues and solutions related to the “Use of Aircraft Parts as Test Equipment”.
• Remodeling/restructuring of ARINC 602A-2 as necessary.
• The effort will also include reviews of references to/from other applicable ARINC Standards.
Field Loadable Software (FLS)
Co-Chairman: Rod Gates, American Airlines
Co-Chairman: Ted Patmore, Delta
Secretary: Scott Smith
As newer aircraft become more software dependent, the proper management of software is
increasingly a prime driver in aircraft maintenance. ARINC Report 667-1 provides updated
guidance for managing aircraft software for airlines and maintenance repair and overhaul
facilities. The guidance logically defines the process of airborne software development,
distribution, storage, and configuration management.
The updated guidance also addresses the use of modern mass storage devices, electronic
distribution methods, and software security. The importance of efficiency and safety during all
phases of airborne software management was repeatedly stressed in the document to respond
to the needs of the airlines for proper control of resources.
Note: Project chairmen and secretary assignments change from time to time. For a current list of projects and their
chairmen and secretaries please visit our web site at http://www.aviation-ia.com/aeec/projects/index.html.
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FSEMC
Message From The Chairman
By: Mike Jackson, FedEx
The FSEMC Mission Statement places us at the forefront of the global aviation
training device industry. We continue to expand our horizons to include both
operators and vendors of training equipment and we are actively working
on broadening our membership geographically. We are working on our long
and short term goals with a view towards meeting these objectives. We are
working on creating a Business Plan to better organize our efforts and ensure
that we focus our attention for the betterment of the organization. We continue
to establish and maintain close relations with the FAA and EASA and seek to
include other national authorities in our deliberations. We have had major inputs
from EASA in our conference this year and will build upon that relationship.
We are working more closely with other organizations, including IATA, Royal
Aeronautical Society and ATA STIG. We are working with the suggestions and
inputs of our constituents to provide more relevant meeting presentations, to
create working groups that are focused on the issues that are important to them,
to adjust the format of the annual conference to be more interesting, and to
improve the FSEMC website.
In the past year, the FSEMC has again held a very successful conference
in Brighton, England hosted by Thales Training and Simulation. We had 379
attendees even though the conference was outside North America. We had
new participants that have not been part of our conferences in the past. More
operators and suppliers have directly expressed interest in becoming part of
FSEMC during the conference. Our membership has expanded to include more
suppliers, especially some of the newer entrants to the field of Flight Simulation.
We held a working group on Simulator Quality Management Systems that was
very well received and well attended by the industry and resulted in a new
document as well as updates to the FAA Part 60 Q&A section of their website.
The FAA participated and provided much useful information that many of the
participants could immediately use. A number of different outcomes were defined
and completed as part of this working group and further actions are to come.
We have kicked off a working group for “Guidance for Export Control” which is
proving to be a very interesting topic. Future meetings and working groups in
2011 will take advantage of the working relationships we have built with the
FAA and with other international organizations such as the RAeS.
As our Mission Statement says, it is our aim to become more established as
the global authority on aviation training devices. We will continue to seek new
members both from the operator side as well as the supplier side. We will
continue to work together to give our industry the tools to foster a culture of
safety in a cost effective environment. We look forward to growing and passing
on our passion for the industry to others.
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FSEMC
Steering Committee Members
FSEMC Steering Committee Members (As of December 31, 2010)
Mike Jackson, Chairman
FedEx
Lars Gran, Vice Chairman
Oxford Aviation Academy
Jean Bergeron
CAE, Inc.
Bob Doucette
Opinicus
*Sam Buckwalter,
Executive Secretary
Aeronautical Radio, Inc.
Patrick Cleary
Continental
Marc Cronan
Rockwell Collins
Bob Aguglia
Delta Air Lines
Jay Nair
Thales Training & Simulation
George Brady
FlightSafety
Greg Puckett
United Airlines
Takashi Nukui
Japan Airlines
*Pat Windham, AAI Liaison
Delta Air Lines (Retired)
*Scott Smith,
Assistant Executive Secretary
Aeronautical Radio, Inc.
Howard Gallinger
Air Canada
Alain Brault
Airbus
Asok Ghoshal
American Airlines
Stefan Nowack
Lufthansa Flight Training
Brandon Mazzacavallo
Boeing
*Non-voting members
For information about FSEMC Steering Committee Membership, contact Sam Buckwalter at sbuckwal@arinc.com.
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FSEMC
Projects (2010)
FSEMC Mission
To be recognized as the international authority on the Aviation Training Device industry.
To enhance the safety and operational efficiency of aviation worldwide through the
dissemination of engineering, maintenance, and associated technical information, including
the development of consensus standards. To promote and advance the state of the art of
the Aviation Training Device industry.
Introduction
Attended by more than 300 flight simulator experts from around the world, FSEMC has grown
from existing only as a dream to becoming the premier annual event in flight simulation. The
annual conference identifies technical solutions to flight simulator engineering and maintenance
issues resulting in immediate and long-term savings and increased efficiency for simulator users.
This was confirmed by Embry Riddle Aeronautical University selecting FSEMC for their Pinnacle
Award. Why? Because FSEMC brings people together to solve difficult flight simulator problems
and the industry benefits.
FSEMC provides cost effective solutions to simulator operational and maintenance problems
through the widely respected international conference and establishes technical standards that
increase simulator readiness and reduce operational costs through its working groups.
The diversity of the flight simulator industry is what helps to make it so exciting. For the technical
staff, the daily tasks are as varied as any job you can imagine.The Simulator Technician can be
involved in aircraft systems, electronics, mechanics, hydraulics, or software to name a few.
In many cases they may be concerned with a combination of several systems.
Simulator Engineering can be equally as wide-ranging. Involvement with all the different aircraft
systems from the different airframe manufactures both large and small can prove to be complex
and daunting. Whether the engineering function is related to an update of a 10-year old simulator
or the development of a simulator for an aircraft that has yet to fly, the diversity of challenges
is extreme and is tackled daily by individuals attending this conference. FSEMC is the place to
solve your engineering needs and the place to promote your engineering abilities.
FSEMC includes users of flight and cabin simulators (dynamic and static). Users include airlines,
commuter airlines, and other simulation users. Participants include airframe manufacturers,
aircraft equipment suppliers, and simulator equipment suppliers.
For those who attended past FSEMCs, there should be little need to urge your return.
For those who are still not convinced, try answering the following questions:
Does your company have chronic simulator engineering and maintenance questions?
Would your company benefit from one-on-one access to a broad cross-section of simulator
equipment manufacturers and suppliers, service organizations, airframe manufacturers,
and other users in one location?
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Simulator Quality Management Systems (SQM)
Co-Chairman: Michael Dennard, FedEx
Co-Chairman: Greg Puckett, United Airlines
Secretary: Scott Smith
The purpose of the working group is to develop an ARINC Report to provide program guidance
for the introduction and usage of a simulator quality management system in an operational flight
simulation training environment. The resulting ARINC document will provide a clear reference
for Flight Simulator sponsors to meet the requirements for establishing a working Quality
Management System and supporting manual in order to comply with international standards
and regulations (JAR and 14 CFR FAA Part 60).
Visual Data Base Currency
Chairman: Sebastien Larue, CAE
Secretary: Scott Smith
Recently, the FAA and other Regulatory Agencies have changed the requirements on visual
models used in flight simulator training devices. The Visual Database Currency Working Group is
working on these issues that face simulator manufacturers, users, operators, and related entities
that create or update visual models.
The VDC Working Group will discuss the impacts of these regulatory changes, determine the
need for clarification in specific instances, and forward questions to the FAA for specific written
answers and guidance.
In addition, the group will develop a list of critical criteria and data required on airport changes
to ensure compliance when creating or updating visual databases. From this list of minimum
required data, the group will work on a standard that will assist the simulator industry in obtaining
airport changes quickly and accurately.
Overview of Export Control Issues for Flight Training Devices (GEC)
Chairman: Del Carlson, Boeing
Secretary: Scott Smith
The world of Export Controls has complicated the ability of the training device manufacturers and
operators to ship or obtain data for simulators that until recent years could be requested with a
simple phone call.
The GEC Working Group will provide an open forum for Flight Simulator Training Device
manufacturers, users, operators, and associated hardware and software vendors to discuss
experiences and solutions in export controls and regulatory compliance.
The intent of this working group is to develop guidance that describes what a simulator
manufacturer or operator might expect with respect to processes and documentation required
for technology or export.
Note: Project chairmen and secretary assignments change from time to time. For a current list of projects and their
chairmen and secretaries please visit our web site at http://www.aviation-ia.com/aeec/projects/index.html.
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Annual Awards
Edwin A. Link Award
Each year, FSEMC encourages the contribution of ideas, leadership and innovation
by allowing individuals to be nominated for the Edwin A. Link Award prior to the annual
FSEMC. The award recognizes one individual for outstanding personal achievement.
The Edwin A. Link Award has become world-renowned as the simulation industry’s
highest award for individual achievement.
Over the past twelve years, Edwin A. Link Awards have been presented to outstanding
members of the simulation community. The Edwin A. Link Award is likely to be the most
important award they have ever received.
Recipient: Dr. David White, Thales
September 2010–Brighton, England
Roger Goldberg Award
Roger was one of the cornerstones in the AMC Steering Committee as well as a
founding member of the FSEMC. Roger was known for his passion as a mediator
and the one searching for a better resolution which aided in successful progression.
His knowledge and understanding of people allowed Roger to guide decisions and
create lasting partnerships with those that were in his presence. He was an expert
on how to encourage people to work together who had different backgrounds and
experiences.
His outlook on was apparent in all that Roger set out to achieve. He always declared,
“It is your conference, and it is what you make it.”
In an effort to honor Roger, the AMC Steering Committee and FSEMC Steering
Committee created an award for those individuals who have done something
extraordinary. The award is in recognition of the extraordinary ideas, outstanding
service, and endless passion that was indicative of Roger.
AMC Recipient: Martin Story, Delta Air Lines
April 2010–Phoenix, Arizona
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FSEMC Recipient: Dieter Bunge, Lufthansa Flight Training
September 2010–Brighton, England
Trumbull Award
The Trumbull Award is given annually to an airline employee who has made
an outstanding contribution to the work of the Airlines Electronic Engineering
Committee by his or her leadership in the development of ARINC Standards
or for other related activities.
The award is named in honor of Austin Trumbull, an engineer working for United
Airlines, who “developed the concept into its final form, made the original drawings,
and consummated the follow-up work to make it a successful and acceptable
Standard” for ARINC 404 which was renamed Austin Trumbull Radio (ATR)
Racking. ARINC 404 was first published in 1940 and was renamed in 1967 by a
unanimous act of the AEEC. Austin Trumbull received what would become the first
Trumbull Award.
The Trumbull Award recipient is an airline employee that has demonstrated a
personal commitment to AEEC goals through their contribution of time and effect
towards the achievement of these goals.
Recipient: Joe Slavinsky, FedEx
April 2010–Phoenix, Arizona
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Annual Awards
Volare Award
Each year, Airline Avionics Institute (AAI) encourages the contribution of ideas,
leadership and innovation by allowing individuals to be nominated for Volare Awards
prior to the annual AMC and AEEC conference. These awards recognize individuals
in airline and supplier organizations for outstanding personal achievement.
The Volare Awards that are offered at the conference allows individuals to be
nominated in the categories of Airline Avionics Maintenance and Engineering and
Avionics Product Support. In addition to these Volare Awards, AAI presents a
Pioneer Award and a Chairman’s Special Award on an as deserved basis.
Over the past 40 years, Volare Awards have been presented to outstanding
members of the avionics airline community.
AAI Pioneer Award
Recipient: Jim Terpstra, Jeppesen (retired)
April 2010–Phoenix, Arizona
Avionics Manufacturer
Recipient: Merritte DeBuhr, Carlisle Interconnect Technologies/ECS
April 2010–Phoenix, Arizona
Avionics Maintenance
Recipient: Dave Nesseler, Air Wisconsin
April 2010–Phoenix, Arizona
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Special Award
Recipient: Mike Russo, ARINC Industry Activities
April 2010–Phoenix, Arizona
Special Award
Recipient: Roy Oishi, ARINC Industry Activities
April 2010–Phoenix, Arizona
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