XML is coming to Web Manuals
Bring manufacturer-issued manuals into a single, modern workspace, kept in their native structure and designed for reading, review, and controlled distribution.
Finally, XML made simple
For years, airlines and operators have struggled with OEM XML manuals, keeping them separate or juggling multiple tools. With Web Manuals, XML becomes part of your everyday workflow: easy to edit, review, and distribute, while keeping its original structure intact.
How it works
Import, manage, and distribute OEM XML manuals directly in Web Manuals.
Fast, accurate, and fully compliant.
Import
Upload XML manuals from Airbus, Boeing, Embraer, maintaining the original structure.
Manage
Edit and review with compliance tracking built in.
Update
Merge new OEM revisions directly inside Web Manuals, ensuring accuracy across fleets.
Distribute
Readers get the same intuitive experience as with all Web Manuals documents, with revision bars, highlighting, and applicability filters.
Why XML in Web Manuals makes a difference
Manage OEM XML manuals with the same simplicity and control you already know from Web Manuals, now also with all the power of native XML.
Direct Import
Bring in Airbus, Boeing, and Embraer manuals in XML format.
Full compliance
Track revisions, applicability, and compliance automatically.
Seamless editing
Edit XML like any other Web Document, with simplified formatting.
Merge updates
Integrate OEM revisions without losing your original work.
Made for editors, admins, and readers
We designed XML support for everyone involved in documentation management. Intuitive, easy to use, and built on the seamless Web Manuals experience.
For readers
Keep highlights, revision bars, and applicability filters throughout revisions.
For editors
Edit, review, and export XML. Amelia Co-Author helps with formatting.
For admins
Apply corporate design, manage roles, and ensure compliance.
Frequently asked questions
When will XML support be available?
We are targeting general availability in Q1 2026, with early previews and product updates starting from September 2025.
Which OEMs and aircraft types will be supported?
We will support XML manuals from Airbus, Boeing, and larger Embraer models at launch. Other formats and OEMs will follow depending on customer demand.
Do I need XML expertise to use this?
No. Web Manuals makes XML documents as easy to manage as any other manual. Editors and readers get the same familiar tools, with XML-specific functionality available for advanced users.
Will the original XML structure be preserved?
Yes. When importing, the data stays in its native manufacturer format, so there’s no lock-in and no data loss.
How will this affect compliance tracking?
All compliance tools in Web Manuals work the same way with XML. You can track revisions, highlight changes, and ensure applicability down to specific aircraft types.
"We built XML support because our customers needed a simpler, safer way to handle OEM manuals. By combining the power of XML with the usability of Web Manuals, we’re saving teams countless hours while reducing risk. "
Richard Sandström
CTO, Web Manuals
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