IATA, Airbus, Embraer and Rolls-Royce have established five key principles for access to, and the use of Aircraft Operational Data (AOD).
The principles state that airlines will maintain control over AOD under new guidelines, which require written consent before data can be extracted. The framework will also ensure that airlines have visibility into how data from their aircraft is used. Carriers will also have discretion over which parties they share the data with and maintain control over such sharing.
In addition, airlines are guaranteed uninterrupted access to analyse and utilise data from aircraft they operate, with airlines having the choice to provide AOD to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to improve safety and optionally enhance aircraft reliability.
“These principles bring transparency to how AOD is used. Establishing that airlines are in control of the data generated by the aircraft they operate sets an important best practice in an area where a common understanding was needed,” said Willie Walsh, IATA’s director general.
Walsh added: “With this agreement, airlines, manufacturers and other interested parties will be able to more efficiently utilize AOD to operate and manage aircraft safely, efficiently and more sustainably. We look forward to other OEMs joining the early adopters in endorsing these commitments.”