European AIS Database
Encyclopedia
The European AIS Database (abbreviated EAD) is a reference data
Reference data
Reference data are data describing a physical or virtual object and its properties. Reference data are usually described with nouns.Reference data is used in data management to define characteristics of an identifier that are used within other data centric processes...

base of aeronautical information, which was developed by EUROCONTROL member states. The database also includes an Aeronautical Information Service
Aeronautical Information Service
One of the least known and most vital roles in support of international civil aviation is filled by the Aeronautical Information Service . The objective of the Aeronautical Information Service is to ensure the flow of information necessary for the safety, regularity and efficiency of international...

s system, which is open to both European Civil Aviation Conference
European Civil Aviation Conference
The European Civil Aviation Conference or Conférence Européenne de l'Aviation Civile is an intergovernmental organization which was established by the International Civil Aviation Organization and the Council of Europe. It is located in Neuilly-sur-Seine/Paris in France...

member states and all airspace users.

AIS units as data providers maintain the aeronautical information under their responsibility whereas airspace users, acting as data users, retrieve, consult, and download such information.
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