What is the role of IATA and ICAO?

While both organizations may have their own respective safety initiatives, IATA has a strong focus on the commercial health of its member airlines. While the ICAO may examine economic development through air transportation, it is much more focused on aviation safety for its member nations.



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The IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations is a field manual version of the ICAO Technical Instructions. Written and edited by airline dangerous goods experts, the Dangerous Goods Regulations present the requirements for shipping dangerous goods by air in a user friendly, easy to interpret format.

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IATA is the trade association for the world's airlines. It supports many areas of aviation activity and helps formulate industry policy on critical aviation issues.

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As IATA airlines are somewhat stricter in their requirements than the ICAO Technical Instructions, the DGR specifies more precisely how to prepare a shipment.

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International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) format.

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Both IATA and ICAO are international organizations that oversee civil aviation operations. However, the IATA generally supports the airline industry, while the ICAO provides global standards for air transport operations. Furthermore, the IATA uses a different list of airport codes that passengers can easily relate to.

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The term non-Contracting States refer to those States which have not ratified nor adhered to the Chicago Convention but that are Members of the UN or of a Specialized Agency. The only non-Contracting States are the Holy See and Liechtenstein.

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Overview. The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is responsible for ensuring safety and environmental protection in air transport in Europe.

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The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is a United Nations agency, established to help countries share their skies to their mutual benefit.

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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is a trade association of the world's airlines. While IATA itself cannot enforce the regulations it has created, the airlines and the Department of Transportation (DOT) through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) can and do.

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IATA assigns a unique two-character code (Airline Designator Code) to all airlines – even the ones that aren't IATA members. It consists of 2 letters or a letter and a digit. For example, AA stands for American Airlines, KL for KLM, 7S for Ryan Air, etc.

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Membership of IATA amounts to some 300 airlines in 120 countries. On this page, you will find a selection of critical IATA programs, policies, and services to support airlines.

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IATA Objectives Promote the development and growth of international air transportation. Promote and guarantee collaboration between the different international air transport companies. Strengthen safety within all areas of air transportation. Creation of international air traffic rules and regulations.

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IATA defines the world into 3 areas (IATA area 1/2/3), and defines the IATA area into small areas (IATA Tariff sub-area). North America / South America / Hawaii etc. South America (Brazil, Chile, Peru etc.) Europe / Middle East etc.

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The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations created by the States to manage the administration and governance of the Chicago Convention and is responsible for promoting the safe and orderly development of civil aviation worldwide by establishing Standards and ...

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