To prepare for the regulatory changes taking effect on 1 January 2027, airlines, ground service providers, freight forwarders, shippers, airports, and manufacturers need access to the latest air cargo regulations, standards, and industry guidance.
The most authoritative source for these updates is IATA's manuals, published annually to reflect the latest regulatory requirements, operational standards, industry best practices, and emerging trends. Developed and maintained by IATA experts and industry working groups, including the Dangerous Goods Board (DGB) and the Live Animals and Perishables Board (LAPB), these manuals help aviation and cargo professionals stay compliant and operationally aligned.
To ensure compliance with the 2027 air cargo and ground handling regulations, make sure you are using the latest edition of each relevant IATA manual.
Watch the videos below for an overview of the key 2027 changes and updates across each publication.
Go to Manual:
2027 IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR)
2027 IATA Live Animal Regulations (LAR)
2027 Temperature Control Regulations (TCR)
2027 IATA Ground Operations Manual (IGOM)
2027 IATA Compassionate Transportation Manual (CTM)
The latest edition of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) is the 68th edition.
The latest edition of the Live Animals Regulations (LAR) is the 53rd edition.
The latest edition of the Temperature Control Regulations (TCR) is the 15th edition.
The latest edition of the IATA Ground Operations Manual (IGOM) is the 15th edition.
The latest edition of the IATA Compassionate Transportation Manual (CTM) is the 7th edition.
