Standards & specifications
Standards are the backbone of quality, safety, and performance in the aerospace and defence sector. They define the requirements and specifications for products, services, and processes, ensuring interoperability and compatibility of different components within the value chain.
ASD's role in standardisation
- ASD develops standards in the field of aviation safety (Safety Management System), Simplified Technical English, and Integrated Product Support.
- ASD provides guidance and direction to stakeholders on standard development in our industry. As such we sit on the boards of standard development organisations – ASD-STAN and EUROCAE.
Quality & safety
standards assure clear criteria for testing and certifying aerospace and defence products
Communication & operation
standards enable industry collaboration through a common language
Strategy & competiveness
standards drive competitiveness, innovation and global market success
Society & environment
Standards support consumer and employment protection, health and environment goals