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While the IATA manuals are necessary for compliance with international legislation, user feedback from small to large companies has shown that they are also useful in improving operational performance and reducing risks. As a reliable source for international standards, the IATA manuals have become the primary source of information for air transport standards. Learn more 

 


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20 Year Passenger Forecast

IATA's 20 Year Passenger Forecast ​analyzes fundamental drivers of air travel demand to identify major traffic trends and alternate scenarios for the next 20 years.

  • Publications
  • Economics & Traffic Results
  • Passenger Experience

A4A-IATA Reservations Interline Procedures (AIRIMP)

The A4A-IATA Reservations Interline Message Procedures (AIRIMP) is the reference for communications standards for the handling of Passenger Reservations Interline Messages.

  • Publications
  • Retailing & Finance

Accounting Guidelines

The Airline Disclosure Guides (ADGs) cover the latest accounting practices to help in the analysis and development of airlines’ annual reports

  • Publications
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  • Retailing & Finance
  • Free

AIDX

​Aviation Information Data Exchange (AIDX) is the global XML messaging standard for ​exchanging flight data between airlines, airports and third parties

  • Publications
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  • Operations
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Aircraft Maintenance Optimization Guidelines

The Aircraft Maintenance Optimization Guidelines are the most comprehensive summary of aircraft maintenance program basics.

  • Publications
  • Operations

Airline Coding Directory

The Airline Coding Directory (ACD) is the official industry source for airline and airport codes worldwide.

  • Publications
  • Coding

Airline Operational Cost Management Guidelines

The Guidance Material & Best Practices for Airline Operational Cost Management (AOCM) assists airlines in developing cost reduction program

  • Publications
  • Operations

Airline Sustainability Reporting Handbook

The Airline Sustainability Reporting Handbook (ASRH) is a tool for corporate social responsibility reporting using Global Reporting Initiatives (GRI) standards

  • Publications
  • Sustainability

Airport Development Reference Manual (ADRM)

For more than 50 years, the Airport Development Reference Manual (ADRM) has been recognized as the industry’s most important guide for airport planning and development.

  • Publications
  • Airport Infrastructure
  • Operations

Airport Handling Manual (AHM)

The Airport Handling Manual (AHM) contains all the industry-approved policies and standards to support safe and efficient ground operations above and below the wing.

  • Publications
  • Airport Infrastructure
  • Operations