Technical documentation, research reports, and maintenance guidelines – technically accurate for international collaborations.
Technical documentation, research reports, and maintenance guidelines – technically accurate for international collaborations.
Language services for aerospace engineering
International cooperation, complex systems, and strict regulatory requirements characterize both the aviation and aerospace industries. For over 50 years, KERN has been helping aircraft manufacturers, space agencies, suppliers, and maintenance organizations to translate technical documentation accurately and with consistent terminology into all target languages. Our expertise is aimed at key players in both industries who depend on the highest level of professional quality.
Design documents, technical documentation, and maintenance manuals – prepared with technical precision for international teams of technicians.
System specifications, mission documentation, and test reports – scientifically sound for space missions and satellite systems.
Specifications, material data sheets, and test reports – terminologically consistent for global supply chains and quality assurance.
Maintenance guidelines, repair documentation, and process descriptions – understandable for international maintenance teams.
Are you interested in translation or interpreting services in the field of aerospace technology?
Translation requirements in aerospace engineering
Aviation and aerospace combine the highest technical complexity with strict safety requirements. At KERN, we have extensive experience in translating technical content for these industries. Our focus is on the following areas:
- Interdisciplinary expertise Physics, materials science, transportation engineering, environmental engineering, and law in one translation
- Terminological precision NASA and ECSS terminology for consistent technical terms across all project phases
- System complexity Design, variants, and maintenance of complex aircraft and space systems
- Long-term project support Continuous terminology support for aviation projects spanning several years
What we translate for you
From aircraft designs and satellite systems to space missions: we translate all key content throughout the product life cycle – accurately, interdisciplinarily, and with consistent terminology.
Technical documentation
Technical documentation forms the backbone of aerospace technology. It must be precise, unambiguous, and internationally understandable in order to safely design, operate, and maintain complex systems.
What we translate:
- Design documents and system specifications
- Technical manuals and operating instructions
- Maintenance manuals and maintenance documentation
- Assembly instructions and procedural instructions
Special features:
- Terminological consistency across all aircraft variants
- Clear description of complex systems and assemblies
- Consideration of customer-specific designs
- Adaptation to international technical teams and target countries
Research and development
Research and development in aerospace require interdisciplinary technical texts that accurately reflect physical, material science, and technical contexts. Test reports and research reports must be internationally comprehensible.
What we translate:
- Research reports and scientific publications
- Test reports and test procedures
- Test descriptions and test reports
- Material data sheets and specifications for fiber composites
Special features:
- Interdisciplinary technical terminology from physics, materials science, and engineering
- Accurate transmission of test setups and measurement results
- NASA and ECSS terminology for international research collaborations
- Consistent naming of material properties and test methods
Maintenance and repairs
Aircraft maintenance organizations rely on multilingual documentation to maintain aircraft safely and in compliance with regulations. Consistent terminology is critical for safety and indispensable worldwide.
What we translate:
- Maintenance policies and processes
- Repair documentation and modification instructions
- Safety instructions and testing instructions
- Service bulletins and technical notices
Special features:
- Safety-critical content formulated clearly and comprehensibly
- Terminological continuity throughout the entire product life cycle
- Adaptation to different maintenance locations and technician teams
- Consideration of regulatory requirements and standards
Legal and contractual documents
International aerospace projects are based on complex legal agreements. Cooperation contracts and regulatory documents must be translated with legal precision and technical accuracy.
What we translate:
- Cooperation contracts and project agreements
- Maintenance contracts and service agreements
- Regulatory documents and compliance documentation
- Contractual regulations for aviation projects
Special features:
- Reconciliation between legal and technical terminology
- Reconciliation between legal and technical terminology
- Accurate translation of legal terminology
- Long-term project support with terminological continuity
Additional language services for aerospace engineering
KERN’s activities are not limited to the translation of aerospace documents, but also include comprehensive support for international technical communication.
Info sheet on the aerospace industry
We offer comprehensive technical translations for the complex aerospace industry. You can download our info sheet here.
Terminological continuity and interdisciplinary expertise
Aerospace technology requires the highest level of terminological precision and interdisciplinary expertise. Projects often span several years, encompassing different aircraft variants and numerous document types.
KERN provides long-term support for international aviation projects and ensures that technical developments are based on a proven terminological foundation.
What makes our technical translations for aerospace engineering special?
At KERN, we combine technical precision with long-term terminology support. We create, maintain, and expand databases, glossaries, and terminology lists in close cooperation with our customers.
- NASA and ECSS terminology: Proven standard terminology as a basis for new developments and customer-specific enhancements
- Interdisciplinary expertise: Specialist translators with expertise in physics, materials science, transportation engineering, environmental technology, and law
- Long-term project support: Terminological continuity across multi-year aviation projects and different aircraft variants
FAQs about translations for aerospace technology
You will find answers to the most important questions about translations for aerospace technology here shortly.
What does KERN offer for aerospace technology?
KERN offers expert translation and localization services for documentation, manuals, technical specifications, maintenance instructions, and regulatory texts – tailored to manufacturers, suppliers, and service providers in the aerospace industry.
Which specialist areas within aerospace does KERN cover?
Topics covered include aircraft construction, propulsion technology, materials and fiber composites, aerodynamics, environmental and process engineering, simulation and software engineering, as well as legal and regulatory documents.
Why is specialized translation important for aerospace?
Because aerospace documents are highly technical and partly standardized, only with in-depth specialist knowledge and correct terminology management can quality, safety, and comprehensibility be guaranteed — mistakes can have serious consequences.
How does KERN ensure terminological consistency, especially in complex aircraft or aerospace systems?
KERN works with you to create and maintain terminology databases, glossaries, and terminology lists — e.g., based on established standards — to ensure that the language used in all documents is consistent in international and multi-year projects.
Who can benefit from KERN ’s translation services in the aerospace industry?
KERN’s translation service is aimed at aircraft manufacturers, suppliers, manufacturers of propulsion systems and fiber materials, aircraft repair facilities, maintenance companies, engineering and development companies, and companies with global partnerships in the aerospace sector.
How do international projects and collaborations benefit from professional translation by KERN?
International collaborations benefit from precise, multilingual documentation, consistent terminology, and legally compliant texts — this facilitates communication, prevents misunderstandings, and supports compliance across national borders.
Can KERN also handle complex technical content such as simulations, environmental engineering, or process engineering in its specialist translations?
Yes — even complex content from the fields of environmental technology, process engineering, materials science, and simulation is translated and handled with the appropriate expertise.