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    About International Air Transport Association (IATA)

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    Place Victoria
    PO Box 113
     Montreal, QC H4Z 1M1
    Canada
    https://www.iata.org
    514-874-0202
    514-874-9632

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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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    Trade Associations & Events

    IATA and AWS Launches First Datathon to Boost Diversity in Aviation

    March 22, 2023
    IATA in collaboration with Amazon Web Services is launching a virtual datathon to stimulate the development of data-based solutions to further the aviation industry’s gender diversity...
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    IATA and Afroport Mauritanie Sign Agreement on Ground Handling Safety

    March 17, 2023
    The agreement furthers IATA’s work in Africa to create a safe, efficient, sustainable, and economical air transport sector and supports achieving the UN Sustainable Development...
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    Passenger Demand Stays Strong in January

    March 8, 2023
    IATA announced that the recovery in air travel demand is continuing in 2023, based on January traffic results.
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    Air Cargo Makes a Soft Start to 2023

    March 7, 2023
    IATA released data for January 2023 global air cargo markets showing that air cargo demand declined as economic headwinds persist.
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    IATA Releases 2022 Airline Safety Performance

    March 7, 2023
    IATA released its 2022 Safety Report for global aviation. The report showed a reduction in the number of fatal accidents and the fatality risk, compared to 2021 and to the five...
    Airlines

    Global Airline Community Challenges Legality of Mandatory Flight Reductions at Schiphol Airport

    March 3, 2023
    The International Air Transport Association and airlines are mounting a legal challenge to the Dutch government’s sudden decision to reduce Schiphol airport’s capacity.
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    Aviation and Türkiye-Syria Earthquake Relief Efforts

    Feb. 14, 2023
    IATA highlighted the important contributions from the aviation industry to the relief effort both with the immediate search-and-rescue efforts and for long-term humanitarian aid...
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    IATA Issues New Guidance to Improve Transportation of Mobility Aids

    Feb. 8, 2023
    IATA announced new guidance to assist airlines and handling agents to transport mobility aids safely and efficiently and improve the travel experience for passengers with disabilities...
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    IATA Signs Cooperation Agreement with the Government of the Federal Republic of Somalia

    Feb. 6, 2023
    IATA and the Government of the Federal Republic of Somalia agreed to deepen and formalize cooperation with the aim of strengthening the economic and social benefits of aviation...
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    Passenger Demand Recovery Continued on Track in December 2022 and for the Full Year

    Feb. 6, 2023
    IATA announced that the recovery in air travel continued in December 2022 and for the full year.

    Articles & News

    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.
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    A Shift in Technology

    Josh Smith
    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.
    Munich Airport
    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 Handlers & Service Providers

    The ABCs Of IGOM

    Steve Smith
    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    Air Cargo Closes 2022 Near Pre-Pandemic Levels

    Feb. 6, 2023
    IATA released data for global air freight markets showing that 2022 full-year demand for air cargo took a significant step back from 2021 levels but was close to 2019 performance...
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    IATA Welcomes Restoration of ‘Class A’ ATC Services Over Somalia, Surrounding Oceanic Airspace

    Jan. 25, 2023
    IATA welcomes the reclassification of airspace over Somalia and the surrounding region to Class A. This will take place at one minute past midnight on Jan. 26, 2023 when air traffic...
    Ramp Operations Training

    Revised Industry Standards Reflected in 2023 Edition of IATA Manuals

    Jan. 17, 2023
    IATA announced that it has completed the annual revision of its air transport industry manuals for cargo, ground handling, and operations, thus incorporating the updates made ...
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    Passenger Recovery Continues in November

    Jan. 9, 2023
    Total traffic in November 2022, measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs, rose 41.3% compared to November 2021. Globally, traffic is now at 75.3% of November 2019 levels...
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    Air Cargo Demand Softens in November

    Jan. 9, 2023
    IATA released data for November 2022 global air cargo markets showing that demand softened as economic headwinds persist.
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    Airlines

    Amount of Blocked Airline Funds Rising

    Dec. 8, 2022
    IATA calls on governments to remove all barriers to airlines repatriating their revenues from ticket sales and other activities, in line with international agreements and treaty...
    Airlines

    IATA and Travalyst to Collaborate on Flight CO2 Emission Calculations

    Dec. 7, 2022
    Geneva - The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Travalyst have joined forces with the aim of providing consumers with a consistent, accurate and widely available...
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    Sustainable Aviation Fuel

    2022 SAF Production Increases 200%

    Dec. 7, 2022
    Geneva - The International Air Transport Association (IATA) estimates that Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production will reach at least 300 million liters in 2022—a 200% increase...
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    IATA Establishes Modern Airline Retailing Program

    Dec. 6, 2022
    The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the establishment of the Modern Airline Retailing program to advance customer centricity and value creation in the...