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The ATA Aviation Marketplace was initiated 20 years ago as a means of standardizing the exchange of parts pricing and availability information between original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), suppliers and major airlines. The marketplace has since evolved into the industry's primary product and service catalog resource, enabling e-commerce between the world's major airlines and their suppliers. The ATA Aviation Marketplace (formerly known as the Spec 2000 Databases), consists of five database services:
These databases allow companies to list their products and repair services on a central file, which is accessed primarily by the world's airlines. Whether you are buying or selling parts and repair services, the system provides a simple, fast, dependable method to streamline the procurement process. Participants report significant annual savings by purchasing needed parts and services from the system, and recognize similar revenues through sales of their own products. The databases have grown to include more than 6 million records. And, with Internet access, it's within reach of any company, regardless of size.

Access
End users can choose to continue to use mainframe applications and access the system via proprietary Class B networks (SITA/ARINC), or they may choose to utilize the Internet browser access method. The system also continues to support batch updates via physical media exchange (CD-ROM, IBM cartridges) with the addition of Internet File Transfer Protocol (FTP) for on-demand uploads/downloads. An average of 2 million update records are uploaded to the databases each month, and approximately 48 million records are distributed each month to end users via value-added networks, such as SITA and ARINC as well as via physical media. Strict security measures ensure that a supplier's pricing information is protected from unauthorized access and manipulation.

Seller Benefits
  • Gain access to new airline customers
  • Establish your Internet presence
  • Provide one central source for updated prices/availability
  • Eliminate the need to produce hardcopy sales catalogs
  • Access from multiple Internet connections, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Buyer Benefits
  • Access millions of part and repair records from one interface
  • Acquire up-to-date price and lead time information for e-commerce transactions
  • Find critical parts in seconds
  • Discover new sources for parts and repairs
  • Access one central source for price catalog information
Some of the special features associated with the ATA Aviation Marketplace include:
  • Simplification of the sign-up process for new users, through the use of a Sign-Up Wizard
  • Broadcast capabilities (RFQs, special sale items, special needs)
  • Improved usability with a new user interface
  • More flexible inquiry options
  • Search filters for: Part Number, Keyword, Supplier, Manufacturer, Aircraft System, Last Updated On/After/Before or Between Specified Dates, Model of Applicability
  • Include up to 10 parts in a single interactive inquiry
  • View all database responses in either a combined or database-specific list
  • Navigation improvements, with the ability to directly navigate between any two functions
  • Secure authentication - utilize a fixed IP address or digital certificates
  • Improved Help System, including on-line context sensitive help
  • Integrated Spec 2000 standards support
  • Hyperlinks to the Common Support Data Dictionary from field names on data entry screens
  • One flat fee for unlimited access and unlimited users
  • Access from multiple Internet connections, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
  • 60-Day limited trial period

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