# IATA (International Air Transport Association)

*Last updated: 2026-06-24*

> Unlike government bodies such as ICAO, IATA (International Air Transport Association) is a private industry association representing the world's commercial airlines.

Unlike government bodies such as ICAO, IATA (International Air Transport Association) is a private industry association representing the world's commercial airlines. Founded in 1945, it sets technical standards, safety guidelines, and operational norms across all aspects of air transport – from passenger services to dangerous goods logistics and air cargo documentation, including the Air Waybill (AWB). For freight forwarders and shippers, IATA is best known as the publisher of the Dangerous Goods Regulations (IATA DGR), which serve as the global benchmark for transporting hazardous materials by air. Although membership is formally voluntary, IATA standards function as de-facto binding requirements throughout the international aviation industry.

**Source:** [https://www.iata.org/en/about/](https://www.iata.org/en/about/)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | IATA (International Air Transport Association) |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 104 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-24 |
| Source | https://www.iata.org/en/about/ |

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