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New (e-)takeoff for aviation industry

New technologies, from robotics to machine learning, are ushering in a period of rapid change and development. While the aviation industry is working to reap the benefits of this industrial automation, standards, especially those of ISO/TC 184/SC 4, will play a key role in ensuring a smooth flight path – but only if they can keep up.

Top standards

Space Data System Practices — Reference model for an open archival information system (OAIS)

Space data and information transfer systems — Audit and certification of trustworthy digital repositories

Aircraft — Passenger doors interface requirements for connection of passenger boarding bridge or passenger transfer vehicle
Part 1: Main deck doors

Agricultural and forestry machinery — Unmanned aerial spraying systems
Part 2: Test methods to assess the horizontal transverse spray distribution

Space systems — Space debris mitigation requirements

Unmanned aircraft systems
Part 3: Operational procedures