Type B Messaging Service

Connect to the ATI’s largest community through a single and dedicated partner for your operational messaging requirements. SITA has the widest network reach and can serve directly more locations than anyone else. By applying the latest technology and leading the development and adoption of industry standards we ensure interoperability with a wide range of messaging standards for your business needs.

First of its kind

SITA is leading the development of industry messaging standards. Type B Messaging Service offers end-to-end management of all message types through a single end-to-end managed service. It is part of our Community Messaging portfolio.

Versatile message conversion

Type B Messaging Service enables your messages to be exchanged automatically between Type B and other messaging domains such as Type X, SMTP, Telex, fax or X.400.

Flexible delivery method

Type B Messaging Service offers access via IP, either a private SITA IP network connection or an internet connection. It also offers flexible addressing and routing options and assured delivery using serial numbering or end-to-end protocols.

Gateway to other messaging environments

One connection to Type B Messaging Service over SITA's global network allows you to communicate with:

• Any other Type B Messaging user
• Users of SITATEX
• Users of the most popular e-mail systems connected to SITA's Global Messaging Services via Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) or X.400
• SITA airline applications and services
• SITA's cargo community
• Open trading services including the ASC X12 - SPEC2000 Conversion Service
• Users on other private and public networks including AFTN and ARINC
• Public internet e-mail users
• Fax and Telex users

Type B Messaging Service allows your business to collaborate more effectively with the industry and reliably share key information to support your operations 24/7.

Other benefits

• Improved security
• Better reliability
• Increased performance
• More cost-effectiveness
• More flexibility