DO-201B – Standards for Aeronautical Information Training by Tonex
The DO-201B – Standards for Aeronautical Information Training by Tonex equips participants with in-depth knowledge of data integrity, accuracy, and interoperability in aeronautical information systems, aligned with RTCA’s DO-201B standard. The course emphasizes structured data lifecycle management for air navigation, safety-critical operations, and efficient air traffic systems. A significant part of the training addresses the impact of these standards on cybersecurity—ensuring that aeronautical data systems are secure, resistant to tampering, and compliant with cyber risk management frameworks. Participants will learn how modern aeronautical data policies influence secure data sharing, protection against cyber threats, and digital trust within global aviation networks.
Audience:
- Air Traffic Management Professionals
- Aerospace Engineers
- Cybersecurity Professionals
- Flight Operations Analysts
- GIS and Cartography Specialists
- Aviation Compliance Officers
- Aeronautical Data Managers
Learning Objectives:
- Understand DO-201B framework and intent
- Apply standards for aeronautical data integrity
- Interpret metadata, lineage, and quality indicators
- Ensure compliance with system and cybersecurity mandates
- Identify vulnerabilities in aeronautical data exchanges
- Implement standard-based data maintenance and distribution
Module 1: DO-201B Overview
- History and evolution of DO-201B
- Relationship to global aviation standards
- Key definitions and terminologies
- Scope of application in aviation systems
- Importance in flight and navigation safety
- Overview of data quality elements
Module 2: Aeronautical Data Quality
- Accuracy and resolution requirements
- Timeliness and data update cycles
- Traceability and lineage of data
- Assurance levels for different data types
- Cyber risk considerations in quality assurance
- Use of quality indicators in datasets
Module 3: Data Lifecycle and Management
- Data origination and acquisition standards
- Validation and verification protocols
- Archiving and secure retrieval methods
- Version control and change management
- Role-based access and authorization
- Secure data disposal guidelines
Module 4: Metadata and Documentation
- Types of metadata used in aeronautical systems
- Metadata roles in ensuring cybersecurity
- Structured documentation best practices
- Metadata for data origin and reliability
- Mapping metadata to system components
- Labeling and annotation requirements
Module 5: Interoperability and Integration
- Interfacing with external systems
- XML/GML standards for data exchange
- Secure transmission of aeronautical data
- Challenges in system integration
- Cryptographic methods for data validation
- Standard formats for cross-platform exchange
Module 6: Cybersecurity in Aeronautical Information
- DO-201B cybersecurity alignment principles
- Protecting aeronautical data from tampering
- Detection of unauthorized data alterations
- Enforcing access controls and authentication
- Ensuring compliance with aviation cybersecurity laws
- Incident response planning for data breaches
Enroll now in Tonex’s DO-201B – Standards for Aeronautical Information Training and enhance your technical and cybersecurity readiness for managing and protecting critical aeronautical data. Stay compliant, ensure aviation safety, and mitigate cyber threats effectively.