ATW Media Group to Provide Content to Aerospan

WASHINGTON DC, 30th July, 2001 - Air Transport World and Aerospan, the dedicated, industry-owned e-marketplace from SITA, have joined together in a dynamic online marketing and content agreement. Users of Aerospan will now be able to access the wide range of content provided by ATW Media Group.

Bill Freeman, ATW Publisher, stated: "We are extremely pleased to announce this relationship. We are also excited that ATW's premier standing in the airline industry and its ever popular online news product was identified by Aerospan as a prime information source for its members. This partnership will enhance both organizations."

Duncan Alexander, CEO Aerospan, added: "This latest agreement further expands the marketplace information we provide in order to keep our users aware of the latest industry developments. We look forward to working with ATW Media Group in the future."

Aerospan offers a single source for inventory planning; parts acquisition; maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) tracking and logistics services and remains the only industry e-marketplace where the complete parts procurement process can be consummated online. Its online inventory continues to grow along with its portfolio of integrated products and services, developed to meet the air transport industry's specific requirements.

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About ATW Media Group
The ATW Media Group, owned by Penton Media, Inc. (NYSE: PME) includes Air Transport World Magazine, ATWOnline.com, Airline e-Commerce, and Airport Equipment & Technology. Air Transport World is the leading monthly business magazine serving the airline and commercial aircraft manufacturing industries. Published by Penton Media, Inc., headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, it is read by more than 330,000 professionals around the world who involved in all facets of the airline industry.

About Aerospan.com
Aerospan.com is the most comprehensive, neutral e-marketplace for the global US$100bn air transport industry. Its technical procurement e-marketplace offers specific industry functionality. Aerospan continues to lead by expanding and extending its portfolio, enabling customers to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of their operations. Aerospan helps improve customers' profitability by streamlining transactions and operations while reducing inventory levels and costs. With its regional office structure and world-wide client base, Aerospan is positioned to be the industry's leading global player. Aerospan has developed history, experience, unparalleled neutrality and long-term focus and continues to leverage the global networking and IT solutions capabilities of SITA, majority owner of Aerospan.
Visit www.aerospan.com.

About SITA
SITA is the world's leading provider of integrated information and telecommunications solutions to the air transport industry. With over 50 years experience, SITA now has around 740 members and 1,800 customers including airlines, airports, travel distribution and computer reservation systems, governmental organisations, aerospace and air-freight companies. SITA recorded corporate revenues of over US$1.57 billion in 2000.
Further information can be found at www.sita.int