All the terms you need to know when you’re trying to understand document management.
XML, or Extensible Markup Language, is a flexible text format used to define structured data. In the aviation industry, XML plays a critical role in the exchange and management of information between systems, such as manuals, maintenance records, and regulatory documentation.
Unlike HTML, which displays data, XML is designed to store and transport data in a way that both humans and machines can interpret. Its hierarchical structure allows aviation documents to be organized logically, making it ideal for use in technical manuals, digital checklists, and compliance records.
For software like Web Manuals, XML compatibility ensures seamless integration with other aviation tools and systems, such as maintenance platforms, flight planning systems, and regulatory databases. It enables automation, version control, and structured compliance linking, streamlining document workflows while supporting international standards like EASA, FAA, and ICAO.
In short, XML underpins many of the digital transformation efforts in aviation documentation by making data machine-readable, reusable, and interoperable across platforms.
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