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  • Passenger Experience
  • Airports

Can AI Really Take Charge of Passenger Travel Compliance?

Airlines face fines up to USD 10,000 per passenger when a passenger is deemed inadmissible for a missing visa, or an invalid document. Keeping up to date with regulations is crucial.

12.08.2025
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  • Cargo

Making In-Cabin Pet Travel Easier: IATA’s New Initiatives

Traveling with pets is no longer a niche concern. The aviation industry is responding with a coordinated effort to make pet travel safer, more transparent, and easier to navigate.

31.07.2025
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  • Training
  • Finance, Payment & Taxation

Revenue Management: the Heartbeat of Aviation

Revenue management is the engine behind airline profitability. From pricing strategies and load factors to AI-driven tools and simulation training, dive into the complexities and innovations behind one of aviation’s most vital and fast-evolving functions.

17.07.2025
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  • Cargo
  • Webinar

On Demand Webinar: Unlocking Efficiency: TACT Air Cargo Solutions for Smarter Cargo Operations

Join us for an exclusive webinar exploring the real-world impact and future of TACT, featuring insights from both airline and freight forwarding perspectives.

27.06.2025
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  • Passenger Experience

Unlocking Seamless Journeys: IATA Launches Contactless Travel Directory at the Passenger Terminal Expo

Today, many contactless travel services require passengers to enroll multiple times with different applications or partners. This one-to-one model adds complexity and friction. That’s why IATA introduced the Contactless Travel Directory—a major step toward scaling seamless, digital passenger journeys.

05.06.2025
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  • Passenger Experience

Denied Entry: Visa Type not Matching the Purpose of Travel

Visa mismatches remain a recurring problem that disrupts flight operations and puts airlines at risk for financial and reputational harm even in an age of sophisticated automation and digital travel documentation.

05.06.2025
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  • Cargo

How Dimerco Transformed Global Logistics Efficiency with TACT Online

Through the strategic adoption of digital solutions like TACT Online, Dimerco has significantly elevated its ability to deliver streamlined, compliant, and customer-focused logistics services across the globe.

27.05.2025
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  • Environment Sustainability

Fuel Efficiency in Aviation: Why it Matters More Than Ever

Improving fuel use is no longer just a green initiative. It’s essential to staying competitive and resilient in a shifting market.

14.05.2025
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  • Cargo
  • Market Insights & Statistics

Farm to Supermarket: Air Cargo Remains a Vital Cog in the Multi-Billion Food Logistics Industry

Getting Perishable Goods to the consumer requires a well-greased supply chain that increasingly relies on air transport. This is highlighted in the latest data from marketing intelligence tool IATA CargoIS.

28.04.2025
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  • Environment Sustainability
  • Webinar

On Demand Webinar: Fueling the Future: Enhancing Airline Fuel Efficiency in Africa

Discover strategies to boost fuel efficiency, cut costs, and meet sustainability goals. Watch IATA’s on-demand webinar tailored for African airlines navigating unique fuel and operational challenges.

17.04.2025
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  • Cargo

The Role of RegTech in the Future of Air Cargo Compliance

As regulations grow stricter and global trade becomes more complex and fast-paced, traditional compliance systems are struggling to keep up. This is where RegTech – or Regulatory Technology – comes in. Its purpose is to streamline, automate, and enhance compliance processes across the air cargo industry.

31.03.2025
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  • Environment Sustainability

EOC/27 IATA Environmental Assessment Program Marking a Program Milestone

The IEnvA program reached a significant milestone with the 27th Environmental Oversight Council (EOC) meeting, hosted by Qatar Airways Group in Doha in February 2025. Read the recap of key topics that were discussed at the meeting.

19.03.2025
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  • Environment Sustainability

Qatar Airways Group doubles down on environmental performance commitment with IEnvA Ground and Cargo Handling certification

With the certification of Qatar Aviation Services, Qatar Airways Group added another first to its list of environmental performance achievements. Balaji Bindinganavile, QAG’s Manager, Corporate & Environment Affairs explains the group’s motivations.

03.03.2025
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  • Passenger Experience

Navigating the Maze of International Travel Regulations

International travel regulations are a labyrinth of rules and requirements that vary significantly from one country to another. The complexity and variability of these entry requirements can be daunting for travelers and industry professionals alike.

24.02.2025
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  • Environment Sustainability

IATA Per Passenger CO2 Emissions Calculator: Approach and Documentation

The document provides an overview of the IATA Per Passenger CO2 Emissions Calculator, which uses primary airline data to calculate CO2 emissions per passenger. It describes the methodology, the reference data and sources, and calculation model.

23.02.2025
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  • Market Insights & Statistics

Air passenger demand forecasting: The future of global air travel (2024-2044)

Explore the future of air travel demand over the next 20 years, driven by geographic and demographic trends.

21.02.2025
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  • Market Insights & Statistics

Key drivers in air passenger demand forecasting

Discover the key drivers behind air passenger forecasts. Explore how economic growth, urbanization, affordability, policy changes, and sustainability are shaping the future of global air travel.

20.02.2025
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  • Market Insights & Statistics

Asia-Pacific's Air Travel Market: Opportunities and Challenges

Discover how Asia-Pacific's aviation market is evolving, driven by demand and innovation, shaping the future of global air travel.

19.02.2025
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  • Training
  • Webinar

The Freedom to Fail – Build the Skills to Succeed in our High-Risk Environment with Training Simulations

Aviation is a complex industry with multiple moving parts. Within it, decisions have wide-reaching, sometimes catastrophic consequences. But learning to make good decisions requires having the freedom to fail. That’s where simulation comes in.

22.11.2024
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  • Cargo
  • Webinar

On Demand Webinar: Enhancing quality and compliance in sensitive air cargo – Spotlight on pharmaceuticals

Watch our webinar and learn how standards and certifications enhance quality and reduce risk for time- and temperature-sensitive air cargo. Gain insights from industry experts on improving operations and staying competitive.

20.11.2024
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  • Security

2025 Updates to the Security Manuals

Explore the latest updates in the 2025 IATA Security Management System Manual. Discover enhanced documentation guidance, improved Security Occurrence Reporting, and new resources for effective security risk assessment. Ensure compliance and elevate your organization's security practices in aviation operations.

14.11.2024

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