International Air Transport Association (IATA)

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Montreal, QC H4Z 1M1
Canada
https://www.iata.org
514-874-0202
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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is the trade association for the world’s airlines, representing some 290 airlines or 82% of total air traffic. We support many areas of aviation activity and help formulate industry policy on critical aviation issues.

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Airlines

IATA and ASF to Develop Standard Cabin Waste Composition Audit Program and Drive Circularity Solutions

July 5, 2024
Cabin Waste Composition Audit audits have already been trialed in two waves, covering 25 flights at Singapore’s Changi Airport in November 2023 and April 2024.
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Ground Handling

South Africa has Vast Potential in Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production

July 3, 2024
IATA called on South Africa to mobilize its experience, resources and infrastructure to accelerate the development of SAF production.
IATA
Airlines

Passenger Demand Up 10.7% in May

July 3, 2024
All regions showed strong growth for international passenger markets in May 2024 compared to May 2023.
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Ground Handling

Strong Air Cargo Demand Continues in May

July 2, 2024
IATA released data for May 2024 global air cargo markets showing continuing strong annual growth in demand.
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Education & Training

Emirates, Airbus and IATA Collaborate on CBTA Training

June 4, 2024
This collaboration will create and deliver the first A350 type rating training in full alignment with the latest International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) standards for...
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Ground Handling

IATA to Establish SAF Registry

June 4, 2024
IATA announced that it will establish the SAF Registry to accelerate the uptake of sustainable aviation fuels by authoritatively accounting and reporting emissions reductions ...
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Airlines

Airline Profitability Outlook Improves for 2024

June 3, 2024
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced strengthened profitability projections for airlines in 2024 compared with its June and December 2023 forecasts. An...
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Airlines

More Than 70 CEOs Commit to the IATA Safety Leadership Charter

June 3, 2024
IATA announced that the number of airline CEOs committing to the IATA Safety Leadership Charter has reached 73.
IndiGo
Airlines

IndiGo to Host 81st IATA AGM in Delhi

June 3, 2024
IATA announced that IndiGo will host the 81st IATA Annual General Meeting and World Air Transport Summit in Delhi, India, on June 8-10, 2025
IndiGo
Airlines

Elbers Chairs IATA Board of Governors

June 3, 2024
Pieter Elbers, CEO of IndiGo, is the 82nd Chair of the IATA Board of Governors. He succeeds RwandAir CEO Yvonne Manzi Makolo who will continue to serve on the BoG.

Articles & News

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Ground Handling

IATA Ground Handling Conference to Focus on Sustainability

April 17, 2024
The conference aims to tackle critical issues such as achieving the industry's ambitious goal of net-zero CO2 emissions by 2050, enhancing talent retention and development and...
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Ground Handlers & Service Providers

Why Ground Handlers Must Embrace Technology

April 11, 2023
The 35th IATA Ground Handling Conference will focus on overcoming workforce shortages and improving operations through standardization and digitalization.
Photo courtesy of Textron GSE
When IATA updated Chapter 9 of its Airport Handling Manual to stipulate that belt loaders and other types of ground support equipment would need anti-collision technology installed on them, companies like Textron GSE utilized an electronic transmission to help achieve that capability.
GSE

A Shift in Technology

Feb. 16, 2017
Electronic transmissions installed in GSE provide safety features like collision avoidance, which limits damage to aircraft on the ramp.
According to the Federal Aviation Administration, “the majority of ramp accidents and incidents involve some type of human error or violation of company policies, processes and procedures.”
Ground Handlers & Service Providers

A Management Perspective On Human Factors In Ground Operations

May 22, 2014
The main limitation to a thorough implementation of HF programs in airline ground operations lies in the fact that there is currently no regulatory requirement mandating ground...
The GDDB was originally launched in 2011 to provide that quality of data that could be analyzed to determine the reasons and causes for aircraft damage.
Airports & Municipalities

IATA Refines Its Ground Damage Database

June 27, 2013
New reporting protocols hope to tackle a $4 billion dollar a year problem.
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The IATA Ground Operations Manual is a standardized compilation of essential ground handling procedures recognized around the world to ensure a consistent level of service from ground service providers.
Ground Handling

What is the IATA Ground Operations Manual?

Feb. 25, 2013
A primer on IGOM, ISAGO, AHM and GDDB, and IATA's plans to standardize ground handling operations throughout the world.

Videos & Resources

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GSE

IATA - Ground Damage

May 10, 2024
IATA has launched a program reinforcing the industry’s aim of increasing the use of enhanced ground support equipment (Enhanced GSE).
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Ground Handling

2024 IGHC Preview

April 3, 2024
The 2024 IATA Ground Handling Conference (IGHC) will take place May 7-9 in Reykjavík, Iceland. Ground Support Worldwide is a medis sponsor of the IGHC, the premier annual...
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Ground Handlers & Service Providers

35th IATA Ground Handling Conference Comes to Abu Dhabi

May 10, 2023
The IATA Ground Handling Conference (IGHC) brings together industry leaders from airlines, airports, ground service providers to manufacturers.
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Ramp Operations Training

Key Changes in the 2023 IATA Ground Operations Manual (IGOM)

Dec. 28, 2022
Gurdeep Singh, senior manager ground operations safety and standards and Caroline Odhiambo, senior manager ground operations business standards and processes at IATA, explain ...
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Ramp Operations Training

Key Changes in the 2023 IATA Airport Handling Manual (AHM)

Dec. 28, 2022
Iva Pluhackova, head of operations and standards at IATA, explains what is new in the latest edition of the Airport Handling Manual (AHM).
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ULD & Containers

2022 Changes in the 10th Edition of the IATA Unit Load Device Regulations Manual

Jan. 20, 2022
To help reduce ULD related safety incidents as well as damage and loss, IATA has developed the Unit Load Device Regulations (ULDR). The ULDR is a comprehensive reference manual...
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Ground Handling

What’s New in the 2021 IATA Special Cargo Regulations?

Jan. 5, 2021
Effective as of January 1, 2021, the Special Cargo Regulations including the Temperature Control Regulations (TCR), the Perishable Cargo Regulations (PCR) and the Live Animals...
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Ground Handling

What’s New in the 2021 Cargo Operations Manuals?

Jan. 5, 2021
Effective as of January 1, 2021, the Cargo Operations manuals including the Unit Load Device Regulations (ULDR), the Cargo Handling Manual (ICHM) and the Compassionate Transportation...
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Ground Handling

What’s New in the 2021 Dangerous Goods Manuals?

Jan. 5, 2021
Effective as of January 1, 2020, the 2021 Dangerous Goods manuals including the Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR), the Lithium Battery Shipping Guidelines (LBSG) and the Infectious...
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GSE Technology

IATA CEDAR

Nov. 7, 2019
IATA's Ramp of the Future is getting ready to take off with a connected, ecological, digital, autonomous ramp (CEDAR).

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Airlines

IATA 2024 Diversity and Inclusion Award Winners

June 3, 2024
The 2024 IATA Diversity and Inclusion Awards were presented during the World Air Transport Summit, which followed the 80th IATA Annual General Meeting in Dubai.
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Ground Handling

SAF Production to Triple in 2024 but More Opportunities for Diversification Needed

June 3, 2024
IATA announced that its projections for a tripling of sustainable aviation fuels production in 2024 to 1.9 billion liters are on track.
IATA
Airlines

Passenger Demand Up 11% in April

May 30, 2024
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for April 2024 global passenger demand with the following highlights: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger...
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Airlines

Aviation Leaders Assemble in Dubai for IATA’s 80th AGM

May 30, 2024
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the leaders of the global airline industry are gathering in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), for the 80th IATA...
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Ground Handling

Air Cargo Demand Continues Strong Growth into Q2

May 29, 2024
IATA released data for April 2024 global air cargo markets showing strong annual growth in demand into the second quarter.
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Ground Handling

IATA Survey Reveals Reduction in Baggage Mishandling

May 9, 2024
The International Air Transport Association released a global progress report on the implementation of baggage tracking.
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GSE

IATA Announces Initiative to Accelerate Transition to Enhanced GSE

May 8, 2024
The program will be deployed in several phases, initially focusing on assessing the three types of GSE most associated with ground damage incidents: belt loaders, ULD loaders ...
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Ground Handling

IATA Ground Handling Priorities: Safety, Global Standards and Sustainability

May 7, 2024
IATA’s Director of Ground Operations says with the number of flights expected to rise, IATA's priorities are clear.
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Airlines

Passenger Demand Up 13.8% in March

May 1, 2024
IATA released data for March 2024 global passenger demand, including several highlights.