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EUROCAE NEWSblog
January 2020
2020 EUROCAE Symposium and 57th General Assembly
29-30 April 2020 - Geneva, Switzerland
The 2020 edition of the EUROCAE Symposium will be held in Geneva, hosted by IATA. The Symposium will feature some of the most topical developments in aviation today, grouped under six dynamic sessions:
SESSION 1: Addressing environmental challenges
The environmental footprint of aviation came under the spotlight lately, adding a significant pressure for our sector to further improve the performance and to optimise the operations. This panel will discuss some of the existing and upcoming initiatives to increase the aviation system efficiency, while considering the technological and operational developments that would reduce the CO2 and NOX emissions, also considering the impact of shifting weather patterns.
SESSION 2: Urban air mobility
Thanks to the innovative use of new technologies, one of the main expectations of aerospace is to achieve an economic, safe and environmentally friendly Urban Air Mobility (UAM) capability. Many designs of Vertical Take-off and Landing (VTOL) aircraft were successfully developed and tested in recent years. Also, a close collaboration between EASA, EUROCAE and the OEMs aims at supporting the certification of these new technologies. At the same time, UAM also means safe integration in the airspace. This is an important objective of the U-space concept and the operation of Certified UAS. This session will focus on different perspectives from main UAM stakeholders and on their common goal in deploying this new way of transportation.
SESSION 3: Total airport management
Aviation is one of the Europe’s most competitive domains. Airports are a vital part of the aviation system and play an important role in the development of air transportation. More and more innovative solutions are implemented at airports to maintain safety and increase operational efficiency and competitiveness. The panel will look into and discuss about the potential solutions to address the current capacity issues, to improve the efficiency of services on an airport and to deal with new challenges such as UAS operations.
SESSION 4: Airline priorities
Airspace users and airlines are concerned by the complexity of increasing digitalisation of on board the aircraft and on the ground as well as by the efforts for the CNS rationalization and the need to transfer towards a real integrated (i)CNS innovated technology. It is important for airlines and the entire ATM world to be synchronised at the air and ground side. The airspace users are focused on several important goals: increasing the ATM capacity; ensuring (cyber) security and safety; enabling greater predictability; keeping costs affordable; ensuring the safe, secure and fair UAS integration and better predictability in order to plan and execute flights efficiently and sustainable, in line with the European Commission’s initiative of a European Green Deal. This session will look at these and other current challenges, how the airline community addresses them and how it could benefit from new technologies such as the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Electric or Hybrid Propulsion Technologies to replace the fuel consuming engines and the usage of the Blockchain technology.
SESSION 5: Digital transformation
There is a wide range of applications in aviation where digital transformation can contribute to safety and to efficiency. Addressing the growth in passengers and flights, aviation’s environmental impact and limitations from our current ATM structure will always have a technical component. Digital transformation solutions from other industry sectors, such as data management, connectivity, data service providers, cloud based solutions, big data, etc., are now mature, robust and stable, and aviation can’t afford to ignore them. EUROCAE is already actively involved in standards covering software qualification, cyber security, data quality and artificial intelligence. This session will address the hot topics in digitalisation and how we can make best use of them in aviation.
SESSION 6: ATM innovation to increase efficiency
In times of growing air traffic, airspace capacity becomes an increasingly scarce resource. In order to manage future traffic levels, efficiency needs to be increased by all players. With respect to Air Traffic Management this means on one hand improving the handling of flight data on the ground, streamlining traffic flows and decrease delays. On the other hand we need to improve the on-board capabilities with respect to navigation and the sharing of responsibilities. This session will look into future Flight Data Processing procedures, give insight into the upcoming network manager responsibilities and throw some light onto on-board improvements for better navigation capabilities and to take over responsibilities for aircraft spacing.
To register, please check our website. For more details please contact Adrian Cioranu at adrian.cioranu@eurocae.net
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WG-112 VTOL - Participation still possible!
WG-112 gathered on 28 January for a virtual Plenary meeting, to review the progress of the numerous standardisation activities ongoing within the WG and to plan the next steps. In particular, many of these draft standards are expected to be launched to Open Consultation as soon as February and March, amongst which the Concept of Operations for VTOL, which will provide the basis and fundamental assumptions for the further standards under development.
Since June last year, the Sub-Groups are working tirelessly to satisfy the ambitious timescale.
Nevertheless, all support it needed and welcome to the working group!
Stay tuned! Future topics and the further way ahead will be discussed between the Steering Committee and EASA meanwhile and presented to the Plenary in March.
Participation is still possible!
The next Plenary meeting will be held on 24/25 of March at FRAPORT in Frankfurt, Germany.
For further information and to join WG-112, please contact Anna von Groote, anna.vongroote@eurocae.net / Sebastian Reschenhofer, sebastian.reschenhofer@eurocae.net
EUROCAE applies ISO9001:2015 quality standard
31 January 2020
During the last five years EUROCAE has continuously improved its activity by implementing different solutions to better serve the members, facilitate the standards development process and produce high quality standards for the industry.
Since 2019, EUROCAE joined the list of standardisation bodies recognised by the World Trade Organisation, which means that our standards developing process is robust and ensures a high level of transparency.
To pursue the improvement path, the governing bodies of EUROCAE decided to go a step further and align the standards development process according to the ISO 9001:2015 quality standard.
It was a challenging exercise as many of you have had such an experience already but due to teamwork and dedication EUROCAE managed to develop the necessary documentation and now is ready to go into the deployment phase.
During 2020, we will engage more in getting Your feedback on our activities as this will help gather the necessary information to allow the continuous improvement of EUROCAE as an organisation.
Join us in this journey and help us to feed this improvement process!
EUROCAE Team
80th meeting of EUROCAE TAC
14-15 January, Brussels
The 80th meeting of the EUROCAE Technical Advisory Committee took place at the CANSO Europe premises in Brussels.
TAC approved new and updated Task Sheets for several Working Groups and activities:
- WG-41 A-SMGCS
TAC approved the proposed sequence of deliverables and associated target dates.
- WG-51 ADS-B
TAC approved a new deliverable ED-236A Change 1, to add Appendix G (Test Vectors) to ED-236A MOPS for Flight-deck Interval Management (FIM). This work is performed jointly with RTCA.
- WG-62 GALILEO
The new target date for the revision of ED-259 MOPS for Galileo / Global Positioning System / Satellite-Based Augmentation System Airborne Equipment, which is carried out jointly with RTCA, was approved.
- WG-67 VoIP for ATM
The FAA VoIP Interoperability Event, which took place 29 April – 10 May 2019, proved the high quality of EUROCAE ED-137C. Nevertheless, during the tests a number of observations were recorded that were made available to EUROCAE. WG-67 analysed these observations and TAC approved the initiation of Change documents to address these in Volumes 1 (Radio), 2 (Telephony) and 4 (Recording) (all expected in early 2020).
- WG-72 Aeronautical Systems Security
TAC approved additional activities to revise ED-205 Security certification and declaration of ATM/ANS ground systems and ER-013 Aeronautical Information System Security Glossary.
- WG-96 WAIC
TAC approved the initiation of the revision of ED-260 MASPS for Coexistence of Wireless Avionics Intra-Communication Systems within 4200-4400 MHz. This work is performed jointly with RTCA.
- WG-110 HTAWS
TAC approved the alignment of the target dates with those of RTCA SC-237.
- WG-114 Artificial Intelligence
TAC approved the approach taken by WG-114 in coordination with SAE G-34 to draft an internal report and subsequently release 2 ERs: a statement of concerns and on AI taxonomy.
Next TAC meetings are planned as follows:
- TAC#81
28 April 2020, Geneva, IATA - TAC#82
2-3 July 2020, St Denis, EUROCAE - TAC#83
26-27 August 2020, St Denis, EUROCAE
For additional information, please consult https://eurocae.net/about-us/working-groups/ or contact Anna von Groote at anna.vongroote@eurocae.net
NEW TRAINING Pre-Registration for EUROCAE ED-14G Environmental Conditions and Test Procedures for Airborne Equipment
Aircraft equipment is exposed to a wide variety of environments during use. These environments can be disruptive and destructive. Ensuring proper functioning of this equipment in these environments is paramount to aircraft safety. Bench level testing of equipment is key to ensuring the survival in these environments.
This course explains the industry-standard methods for performing these environmental tests, as well as how these fit into the overall qualification/certification process. Design guidelines, adverse affects, and lessons learned are also provided. Attendees will receive a complimentary copy of ED-14G.
More details about this training are available online here.
For any additional information please contact Adrian Cioranu at adrian.cioranu@eurocae.net.
NEW TRAINING Unmanned Aircraft Systems Airworthiness and Safety
Operations of Unmanned Aircraft Systems, through a variety of configurations, applications and types of operations, are increasingly becoming a reality in the world of civil aviation. New European
Regulation, based upon risk-based approach, has been put in place in June 2020, endorsing the three
pillars concept of Open, Specific and Certified categories.
EUROCAE (through its dedicated Working Groups, initially WG-73 and WG-93 and WG-105 since
November 2016) has played and is playing an active role in the UAS-rule making and standardization activities. A number of standards and guidelines documents (ED and ER documents) have been already issued to handle various topics relating to UAS Airworthiness and Operational Safety and enable the safe integration of UAS in the civilian airspace.
This training course aims at familiarizing the audience with the issues related to the UAS
Airworthiness and Safety. In particular, It presents the essential tools to conduct System Safety and
Operational Risk Assessment, based upon design and operational risk mitigation measures, a key
element in getting flight authorization from Civilian Aviation Authorities (in the framework of
Specific and Certified Categories, as per EC regulation 2019/947).
More details about this training are available online here.
For any additional information please contact Adrian Cioranu at adrian.cioranu@eurocae.net.
NEW TRAINING Pre-Registration for EUROCAE HIRF and Lightning Compliance Overview/Training
Aircraft equipment is exposed to a wide variety of environments during use. HIRF and Lightning environments are severe and can be very disruptive and destructive. Proper functioning and survival of the aircraft and installed equipment in these environments is paramount to aircraft safety. Design, testing, and certification for these conditions can be expensive and time consuming.
This course explains the industry-standard approaches for achieving certification compliance for HIRF and all aspects of Lightning
(electrical/electronic systems, fuel systems, airframe, etc), as well as how these fit into the overall qualification/certification process.
Design guidelines, adverse effects, and lessons learned are also provided. Attendees will receive complimentary copies of ED-14G, ED-84A, ED-91B, ED-105A, and ED-113.
More details about this training are available online here.
For any additional information please contact Adrian Cioranu at adrian.cioranu@eurocae.net.
NEW TRAINING Pre-Registration for ED-80 Design Assurance Guidance for Airborne Electronic Hardware Training
EUROCAE ED-80 / RTCA DO-254 is the standard applicable to the qualification of electronic hardware in airborne systems, and especially to complex electronic hardware (namely ASICs and FPGAs).
The purpose of the training is to enable participants to understand ED-80 standard and how it is used
and complemented by major Certification Authorities.
The proposed contents of a training session are the following, including:
- Part I: A general presentation, introducing trainees to the general principles of aviation system safety and giving a general overview of ED-80
- Part II: A more detailed presentation of ED-80 and how it is practically addressed by Airworthiness Certification Authorities.
More details about this training are available here.
For any additional information please contact Adrian Cioranu at adrian.cioranu@eurocae.net.
Aviation Software Standards
With airborne and ground-based aviation systems increasingly interconnected, the landscape for critical systems software is changing.
Whether you are an ANSP specifying or accepting a system, the person responsible for system maintenance, or a supplier at the cutting edge of software product development, you will need to understand the standards options available to you, how to apply them, and the impact on costs.
Join our next training session of Aviation Software Standards, based on your availability, and experience a practical and interactive approach to the subject matter, drawing on the trainers’ extensive experience in both aviation safety and critical systems software development.
The course outline is available here.
The next sessions are planned as follows:
For any additional information please contact Adrian Cioranu at adrian.cioranu@eurocae.net.
Aviation Cybersecurity Training
Benefits of attending
- Participants will gain access to the tools and understanding to use available standards to manage cyber risk in an aviation context in a standards-led way.
- ED-201 brought to life with classroom scenarios and exercises.
- Learn best practice on auditing and certification.
- Instructor a leading authority on aviation cybersecurity and a certified lead auditor for ISO27001.
- Sharing experiences with colleagues from other aviation stakeholders/countries.
- Extensive course handouts including ED-201, ED-202, ED-203A, ED-204, ED-205.
- Ideal learning environment at EUROCAE HQ in Saint-Denis (Paris area, France).
- Certificate on completion of the course.
The next sessions are planned as follows:
The course outline is available here.
For any additional information please contact Adrian Cioranu at adrian.cioranu@eurocae.net.
"Europe for Aviation" teaming up to tackle sustainability, capacity and innovation at the 2020 World ATM Congress
The “Europe for Aviation” team, made up of eight European aviation organisations working to implement the Single European Sky (SES), will gather at this year’s World ATM Congress, from 10 to 12 March in Madrid, Spain. Over the course of the 3-day Congress, these organisations will showcase how through collaboration they can go much further tackling the most pressing challenges facing aviation, such as sustainability, capacity and innovation.
The “Europe for Aviation” stand and theatre (#849 and #1151) will host a wide range of briefings, presentations and guided SESAR walking tours, illustrating the collaboration in action between the European aviation organisations working to implement SES, namely the European Commission, EUROCONTROL, SESAR Joint Undertaking (SESAR JU), SESAR Deployment Manager (SESAR DM), European Union Aviation Safety Agency, European Defence Agency, Innovation and Networks Executive Agency (INEA), and EUROCAE. In doing so, these EU bodies will show how between them they cover the full project management cycle from policy and funding to research and deployment.
Look out for:
- Official opening by Director General of DG MOVE, Henrik Hololei with high level representatives of each of the participating organisations.
- A series of briefings on policy developments, such as the Green Deal, SES reform and the future of SESAR, as well as the U-space regulation and the Pilot Common Project review.
- Technical sessions will also take place to brief audiences on what ATM can do to reduce carbon emissions, the EUROCONTROL Network Manager action plan for summer 2020 capacity, SESAR performance, datalink services and ADS-B implementation and cybersecurity.
- A series of SESAR walking tours on the latest technological advances underway by SESAR partners, and their status in terms of research, development and deployment.
- Dedicated stand for networking with SES partners, featuring live traffic updates, an airport demo tower, an interactive SESAR wall and virtual reality experiences.
Register as exhibitor visitor at the Congress and gain free access to the “Europe for Aviation” stand and theatre.
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@Transport_EU
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@INEA_EU
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Exhibitor guide
The “Europe for Aviation” team, made up of European aviation organisations working to implement the Single European Sky (SES), will gather at this year’s World ATM Congress, from 10 to 12 March in Madrid, Spain. Over the course of the 3-day Congress, these EU bodies will showcase how through collaboration they can go much further tackling the most pressing challenges facing aviation, such as sustainability, capacity and innovation.
The “Europe for Aviation” stand and theatre (#849 and #1151) will host a wide range of briefings, presentations and guided SESAR walking tours, illustrating the collaboration in action between European aviation organisations working to implement SES, namely the European Commission, EUROCONTROL, SESAR Joint Undertaking (SESAR JU), SESAR Deployment Manager (SESAR DM), European Union Aviation Safety Agency, European Defence Agency, Innovation and Networks Executive Agency (INEA), and EUROCAE. In doing so, the organisations will show how between them they cover the full project management cycle from policy and funding to research and deployment.
EUROCAE welcomes the following new Members:
EUROCAE documents
The latest EUROCAE document published is:
ER-020 "Consideration for Hydrogen Fuel Cells in Airborne Applications" by WG-80
2018/19 ANNUAL REPORT
The latest edition of the Annual Report covers the activity of our organisation between May 2018 and April 2019. It contains an overview of the Working Groups, the new activities we have launched, the engagement with other European and international bodies, and EUROCAE's presence at international events.
Open Consultation
Draft ED-273 "Minimum Operational Performace Standard for Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) Software Applications" by WG-106 until 18 February 2020
Draft ED-204A "Information Security Guidance for Continuing Airworthiness" by WG-72 until 1 February 2020
Draft ED-194B "Minimum Operational Performance Standards (MOPS) for Aircraft Surveillance Applications (ASA) System" by WG-51 SG-3 until 15 February 2020
Draft ED-274 "Operating Requirements for FOD detection system " by WG-83 until 28 February 2020
Draft ED-137C_4 Ch. 1 "Interoperability Standard for VOIP ATM Components - Volume 4 Recording - Change 1" by WG-67 until 1 March 2020
Draft ED-137C_2 Ch. 1 "Interoperability Standard for VOIP ATM Components - Volume 2 Telephone - Change 1" by WG-67 until 1 March 2020
Draft ED-137C_1 Ch. 1 "Interoperability Standard for VOIP ATM Components - Volume 1 Radio - Change 1" by WG-67 until 1 March 2020
Draft ED-264 "Minimum Aviation System Performance Standards (MASPS) for the Interoperability of Airborne Collision Avoidance Systems (CAS)" by WG-75 until 6 March 2020
Draft ED-62B Ch.1 "MOPS for Aircraft Emergency Locator Transmitters 406 MHz - Change 1" by WG-98 until 6 March 2020
Draft ED-261-1 "Safety and Performance Requirements Standard for a Generic Surveillance System (GEN-SUR SPR) - Volume 1" by WG-102 until 3 April 2020
Draft ED-261-2 "Safety and Performance Requirements Standard for a Generic Surveillance System (GEN-SUR SPR) - Volume 2" by WG-102 until 3 April 2020
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