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 2025.1 is expected to be released in late 2025 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 early 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 “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.
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.
CMWG accomplishments and ongoing projects include:
- CMWG published revision 2023.1. Changes in this revision include:
- Addition of Part Preference information to enable Allowed Parts to be flagged as preferred or undesirable based on operator requirements
- Completed mapping between ARINC 843 for Actual Software Part configuration against Spec 2400 for Allowable Software Part Configuration
- Updated the Package Organization to include Allowable Configuration in Modifications
- Publication of revision 2025.1 is planned for September 2025. Planned enhancements include:
- Consolidating all guidance for validation of allowable configuration to actual configuration into a new chapter
- Defining the scope of parts to be included in the validation process
- Revising the validation process
- Developing 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).
- CMWG continues to work with other ATA Working Groups to develop data exchange standards pertaining to multiple actual configuration use cases, such as:
- A rotable component “passport”
- A part and modification configuration validation report
- Reliability-based information for Allowable Configuration in Parts
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 ATA Standard Numbering System (SNS) published in ATA iSpec 2200 and the S1000D Air Vehicles, Engines, and Equipment SNS for potential changes to support the unique requirements of electrically powered aircraft in the Civil Aviation industry.
The EAVST proposal to the S1000D Steering Group has been approved and was published in S1000D issue 6. The changes include the following:
- Revised definitions for System 24-30 (DC Generation) and 24-40 (External Power)
- A new System 68 for Integrated Flight Control and Propulsion Control (IFPCS)
- A new System 72 for Engine Electric
- A new System 87 for Propulsion Battery
No corresponding changes to the ATA iSpec 2200 SNS are planned at this time but will be considered if the need is identified.
Visit the Technical Data Working Group to learn more or join the effort.
Information Security Standards
The ATA Cybersecurity Working Group (CSWG) is finalizing Spec 42 revision 2025.1, planned for publication in September 2025, to bring it up to date with recent advancements and global cybersecurity standards. Changes will include the following:
- New guidance for implementers wishing to claim compliance with Spec 42
- Updates to the Credential Strength Recommendations
- Cleanup and enhancements to the specification
Visit the Cybersecurity Working Group to learn more or join the effort.
Information Standards for Flight Operations Data
The ATA Flight Operations Working Group (FOWG) is finalizing revision 2025.1 of Spec 2300, Information Standards for Flight Operations with plans to publish in November 2025. Changes in this revision will include:
- A new XML Security Classification and Export Control Repository
- The use of layers in the Publication Module
- Allow variants of graphics and multimedia objects for different publishing targets
- The use of Schematron for validation of Project Rules
- Categorization of content guidelines as Standard Rules or Guidance
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 at the end of 2025.
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 late 2025.
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 late 2025 or 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 early 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 2024.1 revisions of Spec 1000BR_4.1 and Spec 1000BR_4.2, Civil Aviation Business Rules for S1000D issues 4.1 and 4.2, and introduced a new Spec 1000BR_6 for Civil Aviation Business rules for S1000D issue 6.
TDWG is now working on the 2025.1 revisions of these three specifications planned for publication in the September 2025. These revisions will include:
- Addition of a new Appendix for Additional Implementation Guidance not pertaining to any specific S1000D Business Rule Decision Points
- General cleanup and clarifications in the Component Maintenance Publications chapter
TDWG published revision 2025.1 of iSpec 2200, Information Standards for Aviation Maintenance in August. This revision includes updates to the DTDs to harmonize the use of change attributes.
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.
