XML, NDC, and Airlines

March 3, 2016

The New Distribution Capability (NDC) is an airline industry-supported program launched by IATA for the development and market adoption of a new, XML-based data transmission standard (NDC Standard). The NDC Standard will enhance the capability of communications between airlines and travel agents and will be based on XML.

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A ROADMAP FOR FLIGHT AUTOMATION IN ADVANCED AIR MOBILITY

whitePaper | January 31, 2022

Skyroads AG, Munich, Germany is developing, testing and implementing an Automated Airspace Management and Vehicle Guidance System (AAVS). It is abundantly clear that a system which helps guide complex, three-dimensional traffic in congested airspace will be needed soon. Legacy ATC systems are not able to support the urban transport mode. Legislators and regulators are expecting the industry to supply solutions. Skyroads is the first company world-wide to make a comprehensive proposal. Fundamental considerations for this solution are found in our previous White Paper “Air Traffic Control for Urban Air Mobility”. The operational tasks to be solved are widely acknowledged within the current deliberations by the industry and the rulemaking bodies.

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FAA Safety Briefing

whitePaper | May 4, 2022

When I joined the FAA nearly a quarter century ago as an Aviation. Safety Inspector in the Scottsdale, Ariz. Flight Standards District OfficeI was excited to start a new phase of my aviation career.

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The Business Case for an Integrated Aviation Management Solution

whitePaper | October 4, 2022

Overall, aircraft maintenance is a high cost activity, in terms of capital equipment, overall spend, and asset downtime. In the aeronautics industry, maintenance activities range from 10% to 20% of an operator’s direct operating costs, depending on the fleet size, age, and usage.

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AERONAUTICS R&D POLICY PLATFORM PAPER

whitePaper | November 18, 2022

For over a century, aeronautics research and development (R&D) has been a vital part of the foundation of U.S. economic prosperity and is a critical asset for maintaining our national security and defense. The aviation industry could not be more important to our nation’s economic engine and our interconnectedness to the world. Aeronautics-related R&D is the foundation upon which this healthy industry has been built.

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Aviation digital transformation

whitePaper | January 6, 2022

The aviation sector is coming out from an unprecedented period of seismic change. Airlines have faced the challenges of near total shutdown of international travel, new working guidelines, and recovery false starts across all regions.

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PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS OF REGIONAL ELECTRIC AIRCRAFT

whitePaper | July 6, 2022

The aviation industry is aiming to achieve net-zero operations by 2050. This will require switching from jet fuel to alternative energy sources.

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Aircraft Commerce

The Journal features in depth, independent articles covering all aspects of operating commercial aircraft including: airframe & engine maintenance costs, fleet planning, aircraft financing, freight business, IT systems, airline revenues and most importantly: full aircraft owner’s & operator’s guides featuring all major aircraft and engine types.

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