Aeronautical Information Management (AIM)

There has been an increasing trend for the traditional Aeronautical Information Services (AIS) to move towards one in which the information is not only published, as is the requirement of ICAO, but is managed and promoted in a wider sense.  For example, many States are now preparing and delivering electronic products which better suit the needs of their customers, whilst helping to improve the quality  of data.

Key Benefits

• Thorough knowledge of the current ICAO requirements:

The primary requirements for AIS are provided by ICAO Annexes 4 and 15. Mileridge has extensive knowledge and understanding of these documents as well as their supporting manuals (Docs 8126 and 9674). Furthermore, Mileridge has supported the development of Amendment 36 to ICAO Annex 15.

• Work extensively with bodies who are developing and setting the future requirements, standards and specifications for AIM:

Much of the AIM work undertaken by Mileridge supports major bodies such as EUROCONTROL in the development of new requirements, standards and specifications for AIM. This provides a level of visibility which places us in an ideal position to help your organisation.

• Detailed knowledge of developments in AIM:

  Mileridge staff spend time keeping abreast of the general developments in the field of AIM and its surrounding domains and are therefore often able to offer guidance as to the likely future direction of regulation, technology, products and operating practices.

Capabilities

• Standards and Guidance

The ATM world, as a whole, and AIM within it, depend and rely upon the availability of robust and unambiguous standards, and supporting guidance material, for their smooth and efficient operation. Mileridge has been extensively involved in the review, development and implementation of standards and guidance material for the AIM domain.

• Research

The development and specification of an AIM organisation's role, future direction and operating procedures are often dependent upon the results of extensive research. This research may include, for example, regulations, standards, guidance material, best practice and future applications. This research is often required in both national and international domains, and as potentially outside the AIM and ATM arenas, and other industries.

• AICM/AIXM

The Aeronautical Information Conceptual Model (AICM) and the Aeronautical Information Exchange Model (AIXM) are rapidly becoming the most widely accepted and used specifications for the digital exchange of aeronautical information. Mileridge resources have been involved in their development and support and are able to provide detailed knowledge to clients.

• EAD

The European AIS Database provides a central repository of quality assured information for the European region. Mileridge resources have been deeply involved in the development and facilitation of the EAD and may use their expertise to support your migration to become an EAD user, be it as a Data Provider or a Data User.

• eAIP

The EUROCONTROL eAIP Specification provides a basis for the future publication of an AIP in an electronic format, making use of the Extensible Markup Language (XML). Mileridge has a thorough knowledge of the eAIP Specification and is able to offer guidance on its implementation and can offer train9ing.

• Training

Mileridge can provide AIM training for a wide range of subjects and topics. See Training for more details.