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 IPS Subcommittee leads the standardization effort to provide ATN/IPS safety services to the aircraft. It will define a transition path from ACARS and ATN/OSI services to ATN/IPS as the end state. ARINC Report 658 provides the roadmap to ATN/IPS. Technical requirements are coordinated with aviation Standards Development Organizations (SDOs), Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs) and others.

The NDB Subcommittee maintains ARINC 424 data base standards used with Flight Management Computers and Flight Management Functions to improve overall aircraft performance.

The SDL Subcommittee develops ARINC Standards for software data loading. This includes standards for file format, media type, part numbering and terminology will be developed in a way that can be used for various data loading devices.

The goal of the GAT Working Group is to propose solutions that can positively identify and track an aircraft with minimal impact on aircraft production and retrofit.

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 OMG Working Group is to produce ARINC Report 662: Strategies to Address Electronic Component Obsolescence in Commercial Aircraft, a first-generation report defining guidance in combating obsolescence in air transport industry. The update will ensure accuracy and consistence with evolving industry practices.

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.