The risks of non-compliance with industry and governmental regulations can be especially high for both commercial and military aviation companies. A proliferation of regulatory and environmental compliance issues has become increasingly challenging in recent years. Sarbanes-Oxley in the US and adherence to OEM standards remain important. In addition, aerospace and defense companies must comply with Contract Data Requirements List/Subcontract Data Requirements List (CDRL/SDRL), ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations), RFID (Radio Frequency Identification Device), UID (Unique Identification) and an array of specifications and industry standards.

The role of most aerospace products requires that they comply with an array of standards, specifications and regulatory bodies: FAA, DoD, DOE, ATA, NTSB, etc. Rigorous process controls and requirements management procedures must be followed throughout the lifecycle to ensure that no action or change will under mind the integrity, airworthiness, seaworthiness, safety, or security of these critical systems and platforms.