IATA

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is the trade association for the world's airlines. Its site states that it represents over 370 airlines, accounting for some 85% of global air traffic, and that it helps formulate industry policy on critical aviation issues. IATA describes its mission as to represent, lead and serve the airline industry.

What IATA does

IATA says it has developed global commercial standards for the air transport industry for 80 years. It advocates for airlines with regulators and governments, and works on safety, security, efficiency and sustainability. Its stated commitment on climate is Fly Net Zero, the airline industry pledge to reach net zero carbon by 2050.

Programmes and services

• Cargo Agency Program and Travel Agency Program
• Data solutions, IATA codes and financial services
• Certification, consulting and compliance solutions
• Training: courses, diplomas, exams and corporate training, delivered in several formats including digital training
• Publications: manuals, standards and regulations, directories, the Safety Report, the Annual Review and Airlines magazine
• Advertising across its websites, events and manuals

Who IATA works with

The IATA site organises its information for airlines, airports, air navigation services, freight forwarders, governments and policy makers, ground handlers, industry partners, travellers and travel agents. Its programme areas are cargo, passenger experience, distribution, payment and taxation, sustainability, safety, operations and infrastructure, and aviation security.

Events

IATA runs its own events, including the Annual General Meeting, the World Air Transport Summit and the World Sustainability Symposium. On this site it is listed as a sponsor of Aircraft Interiors Expo 2027, Dubai Airshow 2027, MRO Europe 2026 and 2027, MRO Americas 2027, MRO Latin America 2027, MRO Middle East 2027, MRO Asia Pacific 2027 and MRO Australasia 2026. It is also listed as an exhibitor at Air Cargo Europe 2027 and Air Cargo Southeast Asia 2027, and as a speaker at several other aviation conferences.

Contact

IATA is listed under Aviation Business Intelligence, Aviation Consulting and is based in Canada.
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