Driving the standard
for aviation
Founded in 1963, EUROCAE is the European leader in the development of worldwide recognised industry standards for aviation.
Leading the way in global Aviation standardisation
We take a leading role in coordinating global aviation standardisation activities and in developing and maintaining high-quality standards that:
Build upon the state-of-the-art expertise of its members.
Are fit for purpose to be adopted internationally.
Support the operational, development and regulatory processes.
Address emerging global aviation innovation and challenges.
Our Domains
EUROCAE activities are grouped into 11 domains.
Air Traffic Management (ATM)
This domain addresses standardisation activities that concern Air Traffic Management (ATM) functions and components, contributing to the safe and efficient movement of aircraft during all phases of operations and to global interoperability. It also covers ground systems providing CNS capability and specific topics related to specialised services (e.g., datalink).
Airports
This domain addresses standardisation activities related to airport systems, interfaces and equipment, supporting the safe and efficient operating of air traffic on the ground. Standardisation activities include Advanced Surface Movement Guidance and Control Systems (A-SMGCS), Airport Collaborative Decision Making (A-CDM) or System Wide Information Management (SWIM).
Avionics
This domain encompasses all standardisation activities which are related to equipment and systems on board aircraft including Communication, Navigation and Surveillance (CNS) capability and supporting systems (interfaces, power, data sharing networks). Activities contributing to the system performance (safety, environmental performance, architecture) will be outlined in the dedicated “System Engineering” section.
Cabin
The Cabin domain intends to gather different aspects relevant to airspace users from aeromedical operations to other topics to be included at a later stage. These additional topics could address for examples: seats, cabin fixtures, oxygen supply systems, interior lighting, cargo and other topics as per the needs of EUROCAE members.
Innovative Aerial Services (IAS)
The Innovative Aerial Services (IAS) domain, and its subset of Urban Air Mobility (UAM), encompasses new classes of airspace users and emerging concepts such as piloted, unmanned or uncrewed aircraft systems, namely UAS, RPAS, and VTOL, for which a set of standards are needed to support their safe integration in the airspace. This domain also covers related topics, like UAS Traffic Management (UTM or U-space in Europe) and ground infrastructure, that are necessary for global integration in the operational environment.
Space
Aviation development is increasingly intertwined with space technology. Therefore this domain includes all standardisation activities related to space-based solutions, either for providing CNS capability in all phases of operations, or for proposing ATM capabilities. In addition, EUROCAE experience in space-based solutions and ATM may open the door to involvement in new activities such as Space Traffic Management (STM) in the future.
Sustainability
This domain aims at providing support in building a more environmentally, socially and economically sustainable aviation sector. Standards related to technological and operational measures, such as new energy sources, improved airframes, optimised operations, and other relevant improvements that contribute to reducing the environmental impact of aviation are in the scope of this domain.
IT & Software
This domain covers initiatives to guarantee the safe design, development, and qualification of aviation software, both for on-board and ground systems. It also addresses the application of artificial intelligence in aviation, establishing industry best practices for the development and certification of AI embedded in aerial vehicles and ground equipment.
Security
The EASA European Plan for Aviation Safety (EPAS) identifies as a strategic priority the management of information security risks impacting safety. EUROCAE has been involved in the field since the early 2000s with its Aeronautical Information Systems Security (AISS) Working Group 72. WG-72 addresses information security protection as a means of ensuring safety of flight and maintaining the operation of the civil aviation infrastructure without significant disruption. WG-72 also serves as a resource and coordinator for Aeronautical and ATM information security-related matters with all EUROCAE Working Groups.
RF Spectrum
This domain encompasses various aspects linked to the use and management of the Radio Frequency Spectrum, and the interoperability issues between aviation systems or functions and their environment. There is an increased need to protect the spectrum allocated to aviation use. Certain aviation bands are being challenged by other spectrum users. Moreover, the aviation industry may not always use the spectrum in the most efficient way. For these reasons, spectrum is an area which will deserve much attention in the coming years.
System Engineering
The scope of this domain is to accommodate activities on transverse topics that are clearly within the scope of EUROCAE, but do not solely fit within a single domain, such as Environmental Qualification, Aeronautical Database Management, System Wide Information Management, and Quality and Safety Design.
EUROCAE in Numbers
Key figures that reflect our commitment to aviation excellence.
Working on a global scale
Our membership spans 45 countries worldwide, demonstrating our commitment to inclusivity and teamwork within the aviation community.
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