Bundesverband der Deutschen Luft- und Raumfahrtindustrie e.V.

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The activities of the Aerospace Standards Committee (DIN NL) in the field of aerospace standardisation cover a wide range of areas, from communication standards on materials, technological procedures, mechanical parts, flight mechanics and equipment, air cargo and ground equipment and electrical engineering and avionics, to new management standards and interfaces in aircraft cabins.

The standards prepared by DIN NL take into account both the commercial (civil) and military requirements the products must meet. Due to the prevailing circumstances in the aerospace industry, the current focus is on the development of European standards, albeit with an emerging trend towards international standardisation. DIN NL is responsible for forming a national consensus of opinion on all European and international aerospace standardisation projects.

European standards work is carried out within ASDSTAN (the AeroSpace and Defence Industries Association of Europe – Standardisation), an associated body (ASB) to the CEN (European Committee for Standardisation), whereby the Aerospace Standards Committee acts as national Focal Point. The Aerospace Standards Committee also holds the secretariat of CEN/TC 274 “Aircraft ground support equipment” at European level.

At an international level, DIN NL is involved in ISO/TC 20 “Aircraft and space vehicles” and its subcommittees. And within the context of the German federal government’s HighTech Strategy, the Aerospace Standards Committee carries out INS (Innovation with Norms and Standards) research projects relating to both aviation and space flight.