International Air Transport Association (IATA)

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Place Victoria
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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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$1.7 Billion in Airline Funds Blocked by Governments

Dec. 10, 2024
IATA reported that $1.7 billion in airline funds are blocked from repatriation by governments as of the end of October 2024.
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Supply Chain Issues Continue to Negatively Impact Airline Performance into 2025

Dec. 10, 2024
IATA expects severe supply chain issues to continue to impact airline performance into 2025, raising costs and limiting growth.
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Strengthened Profitability Expected in 2025 Even as Supply Chain Issues Persist

Dec. 10, 2024
IATA announced its financial outlook for the global airline industry in 2025, which shows a slight strengthening of profitability amid ongoing cost and supply chain challenges...
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IATA Expresses Disappointment with Slow Growth in SAF Production

Dec. 10, 2024
To reach net zero CO2 emissions by 2050, IATA analysis shows that between 3,000 to over 6,500 new renewable fuel plants will be needed.
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Solid Growth in Passenger Demand Continued in October

Dec. 4, 2024
All regions showed growth for international passenger markets in October 2024 compared to October 2023. Europe had the highest load factors, and Africa showed a sharp increase...
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Air Cargo Demand up 9.8% in October, Marking 15th Month of Consecutive Growth

Dec. 3, 2024
IATA released data for October 2024 global air cargo markets showing continuing strong annual growth in demand.
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Passenger Demand Reaches September All-time High

Nov. 4, 2024
Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers, was up 7.1% compared to September 2023, an all-time high for September.
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IATA and ASA Announce Increased Collaboration

Nov. 4, 2024
The organizations will work together to reinforce standardization, promote safety data sharing and explore new approaches to enhance sector resilience.
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September Saw 9.4% Growth for Air Cargo

Nov. 4, 2024
IATA released data for September 2024 global air cargo markets showing continuing strong annual growth in demand.
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IATA Highlights Aviation Priorities for Thailand – Infrastructure, Digitalization and Sustainability

Oct. 30, 2024
IATA urged Thailand to strengthen the foundations of its aviation sector as it emerges from the impact of COVID-19.

Articles & News

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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.
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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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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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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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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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Fully Digital Travel Experience Closer to Reality

Oct. 30, 2024
As part of a proof of concept, two travelers used digital wallets containing their digital passport, company ID and frequent flyer credentials to obtain personalized offers, book...
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IATA Reports Passengers Seek Convenience and Technology to Improve Processes

Oct. 30, 2024
IATA released the results of its 2024 Global Passenger Survey, revealing that travelers continue to prioritize convenience and speed.
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Passenger Demand Up 8.6% in August; Load Factor Reaches Record High

Oct. 3, 2024
IATA released data for August 2024 global passenger demand noting several highlights.
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August Marks Nine Straight Months of Double-Digit Growth for Air Cargo

Oct. 3, 2024
IATA released data for August 2024 global air cargo markets showing continued strong annual growth in demand.
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Aviation Safety Priorities: Global Standards, Culture and Innovation

Oct. 1, 2024
IATA highlighted three critical priorities for sustained progress in aviation safety as the 2024 IATA World Safety and Operations Conference opened in Marrakech, Morocco.
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IATA Further Develops CO2 Connect for Cargo with British Airways and Microsoft

Sept. 25, 2024
BA will be contributing flight-level fuel burn data of its daily flights to IATA CO2 Connect. Microsoft will also contribute to the development of IATA CO2 Connect for Cargo by...
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IATA Announces Matchmaker Platform for Airlines and SAF Suppliers

Sept. 25, 2024
The development was announced at the World Sustainability Symposium (WSS) with an expected launch date in the first quarter of 2025.
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IATA Releases Enhanced Policy and Finance Net Zero Roadmaps

Sept. 24, 2024
The recommendations recognize that there is no one-size-fits-all solution, and policies must ensure that all countries can participate in the future global SAF market.
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Innovation, Technology and Global Challenges Key Themes of IATA’s World Safety and Operations Conference

Sept. 4, 2024
The WSOC will take place from Oct. 1-3 in Marrakech, Morocco, hosted by Royal Air Maroc.