One hundred years ago air transport started as a technical challenge. Once the enchantment was over, the practical advantages were swiftly recognised, providing privileges for the affluent. Due to the inherent dangers and the early mishaps, a self-improving safety system evolved. The safety of current air transport testifies to the success of this approach.
The current business trend is the integration of independent companies into an Internet based virtual enterprise, delivering seamless customer support. As air transport has become a commodity, these service-based architecture techniques will be applied. The impact of the myriad, not harmonised safety rules on such integrated software will be discussed.
Recently security concerns have risen. It is described how the common criteria could provide a framework for systematic application of security to software.
