Design

ASD works to promote the right conditions for innovation in aerospace and defence in the design phase.

Advocating for streamlined certification processes

ASD works with governments and international bodies to ensure that regulations support innovation and competitiveness for the aerospace and defence industry. A key part of this is ensuring streamlined certification processes that reduce time and cost for new product designs.

Standards and best practices

ASD helps develop, maintain and promote industry standards, ensuring companies have a clear framework for design and development. ASD develops standards in the field of aviation safety (Safety Management System), Simplified Technical English, and Integrated Product Support that facilitate interoperability, and assure clear criteria for testing and certifying aerospace and defence products.

ASD provides guidance and direction to stakeholders on standard development in our industry, representing your interests on the boards of standard development organisations such as ASD-STAN and EUROCAE

Market intelligence and analysis

ASD helps you get access to critical information and market data and analyses to inform the design phase and align products with future market needs.