SITA and Air Transport Association of America (ATA)

Since its founding in 1936, the Air Transport Association of America (ATA) has played a major role in significant government decisions regarding aviation, including:

The creation of the Civil Aeronautics Board
The creation of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
The creation of the air traffic control system
Airline deregulation
Security and other legislation in the aftermath of the Sept. 11, 2001 attack on America

ATA is recognized by federal and state government agencies in the United States, as well as the press and general public, for its representation of the industry.

ATA provides valuable expertise, guidance and assistance to its members as they chart their futures in an ever-changing market.

ATA leads industry efforts to fashion crucial policy, and supports measures that enhance aviation safety, security and viability of our aviation system.

SITA activities with ATA

e-Business Programme

The ATA e-Business Programme – of which SITA is an active member – brings together members of the global commercial aviation industry to create standards for information exchange. The scope of the programme spans the entire lifecycle of an aircraft, and is achieved by two primary specifications:

iSpec 2200 – information standards for aviation and maintenance
Spec 2000 – e-Business specifications for materials management