GE Aviation recently received Level 3 appraisal of the Capability
Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) and is the first in the world
to demonstrate compliance with the CMMI Security by Design practices
(CMMI-DEV V1.3). CMMI is the industry standard for ensuring predictable,
high quality software development in the Aviation industry.
“Achieving this milestone reflects the unparalleled commitment by GE
Aviation to delivering aviation software which meets the highest levels
of performance, quality, and continuous improvement," said Jim Daily,
president, Engineering & Technology Systems for GE Aviation. “This
appraisal is unique in that it is not isolated to select projects or
products, but instead represents all software developed and delivered by
GE Aviation.”
The appraisal was accomplished over a two-week period including the
review of more than 4800 artifacts and 17 interviews. The appraisal
covered the 18 process areas and the four selected programs including
the Flight Management System U11 in Grand Rapids, MI, LEAP and Passport
engines in Evendale, OH and the Improved Turbine Engine Program (ITEP)
in Lynn, MA.
“To take this achievement even further, we took the added step of being
the first company to demonstrate compliance with the CMMI Security by
Design practices,” added Daily. “Given the increasing global threats
from cyber security and the absolute imperative for aviation safety,
this rating further demonstrates our relentless commitment to ensuring
the safety and security of all of our aviation products. This CMMI
appraisal validates our on-going commitment to providing the highest
performance, most reliable, and most secure software products to our
customers.”
The CMMI® Institute, a subsidiary of Carnegie Mellon University, is
dedicated to elevating organizational performance through best-in-class
solutions to real-world challenges. The Institute is the home of the
Capability Maturity Model Integration for Development, Services and
Acquisition.
CMMI is a process improvement model and SCAMPI is their appraisal
methodology developed by the Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering
Institute. Five Levels of Maturity can be acquired (Initial, Managed,
Defined, Quantitatively Managed and Optimized). GE Aviation Engines &
Systems demonstrated capabilities at CMMI-DEV V1.3 Maturity Level 3
(Defined).
GE Aviation, an operating unit of GE (NYSE: GE), is a world-leading
provider of jet and turboprop engines, components and integrated systems
for commercial and military aircraft. GE Aviation has a global service
network to support these offerings. For more information on GE Aviation,
visit www.ge.com/aviation/.
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