Global standardization is an important aspect to all industries, however, it is especially critical to the aerospace community. The aerospace industry operates in a highly regulated environment, placing a greater need on technical excellence in industry standardization. SAE's aerospace standardization program is the largest consensus body in the world. Over 7,000 documents (AMS, AS, ARP, AIR) provide the basics for SAE standards to be the most widely adopted standards by the US Department of Defense and referenced as the technical foundation of many FAA regulations. SAE has responded proactively with over 250 committees and subcommittees positioned to aid industry in controlling globalization, consolidation and increased safety and security concern

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