Active Projects

The following is an ​overview of ATA e-Business Program projects along with their status and links to their respective working groups/project teams.​

Aircraft Transfer Records Project

Electronic Aircraft Records facilitate and lower the cost of transferring an aircraft, engine or other major component, for example at the end of a lease. The Aircraft Transfer Records Working Group (ATRWG) has developed Spec 2500, an industry standard using XML formats for several “status reports” (information sets) which are typically provided including AD Status, Repair / Damage Status, Last Done Next Due Maintenance Status, Installed/Tracked Parts Status, SB / Mod status, Aircraft / Engine Status as well as an historic Event List. The working group has also developed an electronic Crate which allows metadata to be added to other document types such as PDFs ranging from certificates to “Dirty Fingerprint” (records of maintenance). The benefits of standardizing these records include higher accuracy due to less re-keying, lower cost and more rapid record review and easier transfer into the recipient’s system.  Spec 2500, Version 2026.1 is expected to be released in mid 2026 and will some minor enhancements as well as the Asset Utilization Summary Record. The current focus of the group is development of a Back-to-birth Part / Compent History data set (see below).

Visit the ATR Working Group​ to learn more or to join the effort.

Automated Identification and Data Capture (AIDC)

The AIDC group maintains Spec 2000 Chapter 9. This specification includes bar-coded shipment labels, permanent part marking (bar-coding or data matrix) and RFID for both parts and shipments. The group is working on some implementation guidance to be included in a new version, likely in mid-2026. 

 Visit the Automated Identification & Data Capture Working Group to learn more or to join the effort.

Component Digital History Project

The Aircraft Transfer Records Working Group, in conjunction with the Configuration Management Working Group is developing a “Component Passport” i.e. a digital history of a part. This includes birth information, operational data, installs, removals, maintenance, modifications and change of ownership. A primary goal of this group is to facilitate a digital, industry standard for this data that often is requested by buyers or other key stakeholders in a variety of formats, and with inconsistent rules and requirements. Categories included are Life Limited Parts (LLPs), Removable Structural Components, and typical Rotable Parts.

Visit the ATR Working Group to learn more or to join the effort.

Configuration Management

The Configuration Management Working Group (CMWG) is responsible for the global scope of Configuration Management concepts across all ATA e-Business Program specifications. This includes an overall harmonized Configuration Management data model and coordination with other working groups on pertinent topics.

Spec 2400 revision 2025.1 was released and included the following updates:

  • Added a new DMID element to uniquely identify a document
  • Introduced Validation Scope to identify a range of Function Positions of a particular configuration validation exercise
  • Added a new Chapter 5 for Validation and restructured the Validation process guidance.

CMWG continues to develop a new XML validation report for Allowable Configuration in Parts and Allowable Configuration in Modifications. This is planned for publication in the 2026.1 revision.

Visit the Configuration Management Working Group​ to learn more or to join the effort.

Electric Air Vehicle Standard Numbering System

The ATA Technical Data Working Group (TDWG) Electric Air Vehicle Sub-Team (EAVST) was launched in November 2022 to evaluate the requirements for this new era of aerospace and to identify the potential changes required to support the unique requirements of electric and hybrid-electric powered aircraft in the Civil Aviation industry.

EAVST is renewing its efforts and expanding its membership at a time when these technologies continue to evolve rapidly. To keep pace, it is essential that industry standards advance in parallel. The ATA e-Business Program is committed to ensuring that our standards stay ahead of the power curve, anticipating and working with emerging technologies rather than reacting to them. This ensures that the industry and our members can adopt, integrate, and benefit from these capabilities with confidence and consistency.

Visit the Technical Data Working Group​​ to learn more or join the effort​.​​​​​​​

 Information Security Standards

The ATA Cybersecurity Working Group (CSWG) released Spec 42 revision 2025.1 bringing it up to date with recent advancements and global cybersecurity standards. Changes included the following:

  • Compliance Categories for users who want to claim Spec 42 compliance
  • Updates to the Credential Strength Recommendations
  • Cleanup and enhancements to the specification

The CSWG is continuing its efforts to simplify compliance by reviewing all the current compliance statements. A dedicated sub-team is preparing guidance on Secure Boot Key Management such a key generation and best management practices. Additionally, the group is still continuing development of Post-Quantum Cryptography guidance. These updates will be included in the 2026.1 revision.

    Visit the Cybersecurity Work​ing Group​ to learn more or join the effort.

    Information Standards for Flight Operations Data​

    The ATA Flight Operations Working Group (FOWG) released revision 2025.1 of Spec 2300 that included the following updates:

    • A new XML Security Classification and Export Control Repository
    • The use of Schematron for validation of Project-Specific Rules
    • Categorization of content guidelines as Standard Rules or Guidance
    • The adoption of Namespace declarations to support XPath expressions

    The FOWG is continuing its development of Schematron for Standard Usage Rules, revision history at the Data Module level, and introduction of additional product attributes such as engineType. These updates are planned to be included in the upcoming 2026.1 revision.

    Visit the Flight Operations Working Group​ to learn more or to join the effort.

    Maintenance Execution Standards

    The Maintenance Execution Working Group (MEWG), has developed a specification for exchange of maintenance work packages focused on data exchange between operators and maintenance providers. Spec 2000 Chapter 18 Work Package includes formats for submittal of work packages, work orders, job cards, tasks, resource data, and other related items from the operator to the maintenance organization and return back of maintenance completion records, findings, deferrals, etc.  The MEWG is also responsible for maintenance of the Electronic Technical Logbook specification which is published in Spec 2000 Chapter 17, which is expected to have a small maintenance revision in mid-2026. 

    Visit the Maintenance Execution Working Group to learn more or to join the effort.

     

    Maintenance Execution – Task Data Standard

    The Maintenance Execution Working Group Task Sub-team is considering development of a fully digital executable maintenance task, allowing both manufacturer tasks and operator tasks to be developed into a format which can be provided to Maintenance Providers from Operator, and subsequently be used to collect information such as measurements, findings and signatures and returned from the Maintenance Provider to Operator. An additional goal is to allow these electronic tasks to be acceptable to regulators and lessors as the actual records of maintenance to replace paper/PDF. Please contact ATA at admin@ataebiz.org if you are interested in leading or joining this project.

    Visit the Maintenance Execution Working Group to learn more or to join the effort.

    Provisioning Data

    The Provisioning Working Group (PWG) has recently considered development of new XML based provisioning standards, particularly in the area of Recommended Spare Parts Lists (RSPLS). 

    Please contact the ATA e-Business Program​ if you are interested in participating in this effort.

    Regulatory Documentation

    The Regulatory Documentation Working Group (RDWG) monitors FAA Form 8130-3, EASA Form 1 and similar other authorized release certificates to ensure Spec 2000 Chapter 16 stays current. A minor revision is expected in mid-2026.

    Visit the RDWG to learn more or to join the effort.

    Reliability Data

    The Reliability Working Group (RWG) has ongoing meetings to review reliability data exchange and metrics, and maintain Spec 2000 Chapter 11 and 13.2. This specification includes exchange of a wide variety of operational and maintenance data about aircraft, engines and components. The major focus currently is on aircraft availability metrics, and necessary associated data. A revision is expected in early 2026 to support these activities as well as to better align with  prognostics and  health management data.

    Visit the Reliability Working Group to learn more or to join the effort.

    Spec 2000 Procurement

    The Spec 2000 Procurement Working group is currently focused on the next generation of XML based procurement messages and is working on the next revision of Spec 2000 Gen 2 Procurement based on implementation activities, with a goal to release a revision in mid-2026.

    Visit the Procurement Working Group ​to learn more or to join the effort.

    Technical Data Standards (ATA iSpec 2200, ATA Spec 1000BR, and S1000D)

    The ATA Technical Data Working Group (TDWG) published the 2025.1 revisions of Spec 1000BR_4.1, Spec 1000BR_4.2, and Spec 1000BR_6, Civil Aviation Business Rules for S1000D issues 4.1, 4.2, and 6. This revision introduced Implementation Guidance for all issues as well as provided additional clarifications and ehancements.  The group is currently working on the 2026.1 revisions for these issues.

    TDWG published revision 2025.1 of iSpec 2200, Information Standards for Aviation Maintenance. This revision included updates to the DTDs to harmonize the use of change attributes.

    TDWG continues to work with the S1000D Steering Committee and various working groups on S1000D topics, revisions, and the upcoming Issue 7. 

     

    TDWG continues working with the S1000D Steering Committee and various working groups on S1000D topics and revisions in its role as the S1000D representative body for the international Civil Aviation industry.​

    Visit the Technical Data Working Group​​ to learn more or join the effort​.​​​​​​​