To prepare for the 2026 changes, airlines, ground service providers, freight forwarders, shippers, airports, and manufacturers need to stay informed on current and upcoming air cargo regulations. The key source for these updates is the IATA manuals.
Published annually, IATA manuals cover the latest regulations, industry trends, and best practices. To comply with new regulations effective January 1, 2026, it's crucial to use the latest edition, updated each year by IATA experts and working groups like the Dangerous Goods Board (DGB) and Live Animals and Perishables Board (LAPB), for example.
With over 350 changes made annually, the IATA manuals ensure you're up-to-date with the essential 2026 regulations. Watch the videos below for key updates.
Go to answer:
What's new in the 2026 IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR)?
What's new in the 2026 Battery Battery Shipping Regulations Manual (BSR)?
What's new in the 2026 IATA Live Animal Regulations (LAR)?
What's new in the 2026 Temperature Control Regulations (TCR)?
What's new in the 2026 Perishable Cargo Regulations (PCR)?
What's new in the 2026 Airport Handling Manual (AHM)?
What's new in the 2026 IATA Ground Operations Manual (IGOM)?
The latest edition of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) is the 67th edition.
The latest edition of the Battery Shipping Regulations Manual (BSR) is the 13th edition.
The latest edition of the Live Animals Regulations (LAR) is the 52nd edition.
The latest edition of the Temperature Control Regulations (TCR) is the 14th edition.
The latest edition of the Perishable Cargo Regulations (PCR) is the 25th edition.
The latest edition of the Airport Handling Manual (AHM) is the 46th edition.
The latest edition of the IATA Ground Operations Manual (IGOM) is the 14th edition.
The key changes for the ICHM, ULDR, PLACI, Cargo-XML, CTM, BRM and SeMs will be available soon.
