Is IATA a UN agency?

IATA is a trade association that represents its airlines around the world. Initially founded by 57 carriers, it now has some 300 member airlines from 120 countries. ICAO, on the other hand, is a specialized organization that is part of the United Nations with 193 members, with its headquarters in Montreal, Canada.



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IATA is governed by a General Meeting and an executive committee, known as the Board of Governors. The Board's work is supported by nine Advisory Councils.

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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is the trade association for the world's airlines, representing some 300 airlines or 83% of total air traffic.

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The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) requires the UK to put in place a State Safety Programme (SSP) to regulate and oversee the UK aviation system. For the UK, this covers the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK 'Main'), the UK's Overseas Territories and the Crown Dependencies.

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Airlines, freight forwarders, ground handlers and shippers like you rely on the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (IATA DGR) manual every day to make sure dangerous goods are transported safely and efficiently.

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IATA's mission is to represent, lead, and serve the airline industry. We improve understanding of the air transport industry among decision makers and increase awareness of the benefits that aviation brings to national and global economies.

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