The #1 source for the regulations, standards and best practices in air transport
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
Found 77 Publications
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
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- Free
- 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
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- Free
- Operations
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Aircraft Maintenance Optimization Guidelines
The Aircraft Maintenance Optimization Guidelines are the most comprehensive summary of aircraft maintenance program basics.
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- 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
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- Airport Infrastructure
- Operations
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Dangerous Goods
All you need to know about preparing, handling or accepting dangerous goods shipments by air.
The Air Cargo Tariff & Rules (TACT)
A comprehensive source of information to efficiently transport air cargo worldwide
World Air Transport Statistics
WATS statistics cover demand and traffic, route performance, forecasts, airline and airport rankings.
Live Animals Regulations
Make sure your live animal shipments are handled and transported in the most expedient and humane manner
Airport Handling Manual (AHM)
Your definitive source for all facets of safe and efficient ground operations standards.