European Organisation for Civil Aviation Equipment
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EUROCAE, the European Organization for Civil Aviation Equipment was formed in Lucerne
on the 24th April, 1963.
EUROCAE has now been operating for more than 40 years as a non-profit organisation whose membership exclusively comprises aviation stakeholders made up of Manufacturers (aircraft, airborne equipment, ATM systems and ground equipment), Services Providers, National and International Aviation Authorities and Users (Airlines, Airports, operators) from Europe and elsewhere.
From the outset, EUROCAE has developed performance specifications and other documents exclusively dedicated to the Aviation community. EUROCAE documents are widely referenced as a means of compliance to European Technical Standard Orders (ETSOs) and other regulatory documents.
As well as detailed test specifications EUROCAE also produces system performance (Minimum Operational Performance Standards) and guidance documents together with RTCA, Inc.
EUROCAE also works with SAE
in the United States. The joint effort allows for a single definition of a given technology in areas where there is little choice to another approach, for example in aerospace. This includes aircraft but also includes satellites, the NASA
space shuttle and technical concerns common to all of them. EUROCAE documents are also produced in the context of the applicable ICAO standards and are coherent with existing ARINC
specifications to ensure global interoperability.
EUROCAE documents are developed by Working Groups (WG) composed of specialist scientists and engineers representing member organisations of EUROCAE and RTCA.
EUROCAE is under the authority of an elected council made up of senior staff from full member companies of the association. The day-to-day work of the organsiation is carried out by the EUROCAE Secretariat, a collective term that refers to a Secretary General, Technical Secretary and other administrative staff. The EUROCAE offices are based in Malakoff
, France.
Lucerne
Lucerne is a city in north-central Switzerland, in the German-speaking portion of that country. Lucerne is the capital of the Canton of Lucerne and the capital of the district of the same name. With a population of about 76,200 people, Lucerne is the most populous city in Central Switzerland, and...
on the 24th April, 1963.
EUROCAE has now been operating for more than 40 years as a non-profit organisation whose membership exclusively comprises aviation stakeholders made up of Manufacturers (aircraft, airborne equipment, ATM systems and ground equipment), Services Providers, National and International Aviation Authorities and Users (Airlines, Airports, operators) from Europe and elsewhere.
From the outset, EUROCAE has developed performance specifications and other documents exclusively dedicated to the Aviation community. EUROCAE documents are widely referenced as a means of compliance to European Technical Standard Orders (ETSOs) and other regulatory documents.
As well as detailed test specifications EUROCAE also produces system performance (Minimum Operational Performance Standards) and guidance documents together with RTCA, Inc.
Radio Technical Commission for Aeronautics
RTCA, Inc. is a volunteer organization that develops technical guidance for use by government regulatory authorities and by industry. Requirements for membership include a fee that is based on information in the application for membership, and an interest in aviation...
EUROCAE also works with SAE
SAE International
SAE International is an organization for engineering professionals in the aerospace, automotive, and commercial vehicle industries. The Society is a standards development organization for the engineering of powered vehicles of all kinds, including cars, trucks, boats, aircraft, and others.SAE...
in the United States. The joint effort allows for a single definition of a given technology in areas where there is little choice to another approach, for example in aerospace. This includes aircraft but also includes satellites, the NASA
NASA
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is the agency of the United States government that is responsible for the nation's civilian space program and for aeronautics and aerospace research...
space shuttle and technical concerns common to all of them. EUROCAE documents are also produced in the context of the applicable ICAO standards and are coherent with existing ARINC
ARINC
Aeronautical Radio, Incorporated , established in 1929, is a major provider of transport communications and systems engineering solutions for eight industries: aviation, airports, defense, government, healthcare, networks, security, and transportation...
specifications to ensure global interoperability.
EUROCAE documents are developed by Working Groups (WG) composed of specialist scientists and engineers representing member organisations of EUROCAE and RTCA.
EUROCAE is under the authority of an elected council made up of senior staff from full member companies of the association. The day-to-day work of the organsiation is carried out by the EUROCAE Secretariat, a collective term that refers to a Secretary General, Technical Secretary and other administrative staff. The EUROCAE offices are based in Malakoff
Malakoff
Malakoff is a suburban commune in the Hauts-de-Seine department southwest of Paris, France. It is located from the centre of the city.-History:The commune of Malakoff was created on 8 November 1883 by detaching its territory from the commune of Vanves...
, France.