Subcommittees & Working Groups

The AEEC has prepared airborne radio transceiver standards (ARINC 766) for broadband wireless communication on the airport surface using the AeroMACS profile of IEEE 802.16 Wi-Max.

The AGCS Subcommittee develops ARINC Standards that ensure that current and emerging satellite air-ground communication system definitions are aligned with airline operational requirements and defined for cost-effective implementation. This includes Inmarsat (ARINC 781) and Iridium (ARINC 771) services.

The CSS develops ARINC Standards for numerous cabin systems used by the cabin crew and for airline passenger entertainment. This includes equipment interface standards and networking standards to allow airlines to implement preferred systems for their passengers.

The DLK Subcommittee develops and maintains ARINC Standards for communication services that promote reliable, uniform, and cost efficient transfer of data between the aircraft and various locations on the ground. These include legacy ACARS, ATN/OSI and current developments such as Controller Pilot Data Link Communication (CPDLC) using Data Comm services.

The EFB Subcommittee develops ARINC Standards that enable standardized EFB installation and connectivity on all types of aircraft . The standards are comprised of both hardware and software specifications and apply to interfaces, wiring and connectors, data protocols and application control.

The Fiber Optics Subcommittee develops physical interfaces standards, design guidelines, component specifications, test procedures, and maintenance procedures for fiber optic components used on all types of aircraft.

The goal of the GAIN Subcommittee is to standardize galley insert physical dimensions, electrical interfaces, communication protocol, test guidelines, and maintenance provisions.

The goal is to maintain the ARINC Standards for GNSS-based navigation and landing system equipment used on all types of aircraft. This includes the latest GNSS navigation sensors: ARINC 743A, ARINC 743B, ARINC 743C, and ARINC 755.

The KSAT Subcommittee develops ARINC Standards for broadband satellite systems and aircraft installation provisions for Ku-Band and Ka-Band satcom equipment. This equipment provides standardized network interfaces and domain separation for non-safety satcom installations.

The NIS Subcommittee develops ARINC Standards for secure broadband equipment interfaces, digital signature, and a roadmap for introducing IPv6 into aviation. The goal is to define standards for aviation that are based upon openly available commercial standards.

The SAI Subcommittee provides technical leadership in the development of ARINC Standards used for new aircraft and major derivatives programs. It works with the airframe manufacturers and Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs) to develop standards for CNS/ATM, namely NextGen and SESAR airspace requirements. New project proposals (APIMs) are developed and reviewed by the SAI Subcommittee prior to more formal consideration by the AEEC Executive Committee.

ARINC Specification 429, Digital Information Transfer System (DITS) is updated as necessary to coordinate with industry ARINC 429 labels, word structure and equipment ID assignments

The goal of the EDS Working Group is to develop Supplement 1 to ARINC Report 827: Electronic Distribution of Software by Crate (EDS Crate). 

The intent of this project is to define the scope and content of data required to build, test, and qualify a Training Device of adequate fidelity to meet flight crew training prerequisites. The resulting document will become an ARINC Standard applicable to new aircraft and avionic update programs, as well as assisting training device operators in maintenance, engineering, and long-term support of existing devices.

The SATCE Working Group will update ARINC Report 439: Guidance for Simulated Air Traffic Control Environments in Flight Simulation Training Devices. The project will result in Supplement 1 to ARINC Report 439.