Cockpit Display Systems (CDS) Subcommittee

Last Update: September 5, 2008

Goal: Develop flight deck display interface standard for primary display and related applications (e.g., FMS). Support new airplane development programs including Airbus A380, A350 and Boeing 787. Ensure growth for CNS/ATM applications that provide advanced operational concepts that will increase aviation safety, capacity, and efficiency.

Scope: ARINC 661, Cockpit Display System Interfaces to User Systems, is being expanded to meet OEM requirements for new airplanes. ARINC 661 defines a Graphical User Interface (GUI) to displays. It also defines GUI objects. ARINC 661 will enable flight crews to interact with the CDS using a cursor control device.

Benefit: Both Airbus and Boeing have embraced the ARINC 661 concept for their latest aircraft. Because ARINC 661 is media independent, broad use of ARINC 661 beyond air transport markets is anticipated. This project will provide airlines with a standardized avionics interface to the cockpit display system. By having a standardized interface, avionics development can be concurrent with display system development.

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AEEC General Session (October 2006) Update:

AEEC endorsed CDS work program to develop ARINC 661 Supplement 3:

• Six new Graphical User Interface (GUI) objects
• Support for bit maps images within definition files
• XML representation of non-printable characters
• XML extensions for OEM data
• MapHorz and MapVert widgets will add map synchronization
• New map item Symbol_Target will be added
• Symbol Graphical Definition (SGD) sensitive area definition
• Reliable communication guidelines for CDS interface
• Template/guidelines for introducing new widgets in ARINC 661
  

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Current Drafts:

Next Meeting Announcement:

Last Meeting Report:

Cockpit Display Systems (CDS) Interfaces Subcommittee
July 22-24, 2008; Orlando, Florida

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