The International Air Transport Association (IATA) represents and serves airlines with advocacy and global standards for safety, security, efficiency and sustainability.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is the trade association for the world’s airlines, representing some 340 airlines over 80% of global air traffic. We support many areas of aviation activity and help formulate industry policy on critical aviation issues.

When you select IATA, you benefit from our global view and the strategic role we play in the aviation industry. We've been the trusted trade association for the world's airlines for nearly 80 …

IATA’s mission is to represent, lead and serve the airline industry. Membership of IATA amounts to some 340 airlines in over 120 countries. On this page, you will find a selection of critical IATA programs, policies, and services to support airlines.

Our Mission IATA’s mission is to represent, lead, and serve the airline industry. Representing the airline industry We improve understanding of the air transport industry among decision makers and increase awareness of the benefits that aviation brings to national and global economies.

When you select IATA, you benefit from our global view and the strategic role we play in the aviation industry. We’ve been the trusted trade association for the world’s airlines for nearly 80 years, but did you know that we support many other key areas of …

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IATA has released the 2025 edition of key industry manuals for cargo and ground handling operations, which incorporate over 350 changes and revisions needed to align with evolving industry standards and state and operator variations.

IATA offers the air transport industry a comprehensive suite of information products on a multitude of subjects. More than 300 titles, including many free downloads are available, on all aspects of aviation.

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