FAA Air Transportation Information Exchange Conference

Purpose
The purpose of this conference is to provide a forum to discuss and exchange concepts and practices related to major global changes in aeronautical information (including exchange structures), information services, and other information sharing related topics to the rapidly growing AIM community.

Informational and technical presentations from key participants will provide opportunities for NextGen and SESAR developers and air transportation information experts to share global programs and initiatives.

This conference will be the forum for a kick-off meeting for the new AIXM Change Control Board. Additional information about this board can be found at: http://www2.icao.int/en/ais-aimsg/AISAIM Meeting MetaData/SN 5 App.doc.

Background
The Conference is sponsored by the FAA’s Air Traffic Organization, Mission Support Services, Aeronautical Information Management office, and in cooperation with EUROCONTROL and other ATO organizations. Our combined missions are to manage the information necessary to ensure the safety, regularity and efficiency of air navigation.

Audience
FAA, ICAO, EUROCONTROL, Open Geospatial Consortium, Inc., and individuals from various organizations representing the global aviation government and industry community who use or reference AIXM, WXXM, or FIXM information.

AIM = Aeronautical Information Management

AIXM = Aeronautical Information Management Exchange Model

WXXM = Weather Information Exchange Model

FIXM = Flight Information Exchange Model