ARP6823 Electronic Transactions for Aerospace Systems: An Overview

Digitalization is impacting every system on an aircraft, and this process will continue to play an even more important role in the aerospace world in the coming years. Digital systems are widespread, constantly evolving, and their use in many applications within the aviation sector are yet to be standardized. The G-31 (Electronic Transactions for Aerospace) Committee has been established to develop guidelines and standards that will help the industry use digital data technology in a rational, consistent, secure, and safe manner. This "cornerstone" document outlines the activities of the G-31 Technical Committee with the objective of aligning them with where the industry is headed with all this new technology. This ARP addresses concepts such as data interoperability, connectivity, security, traceability, and transparency in the aerospace context; and in the process delineates how new technologies, such as blockchain, can be useful in solving some key technical problems.