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November Dates for IATA’s 76th AGM

IATA announced that its rescheduled 76th AGM and World Air Transport Summit will take place in Amsterdam, the Netherlands on 23-24 November 2020
Press Release
28.04.2020

Remarks of Alexandre de Juniac at the IATA Media Briefing on COVID-19, 28 April 2020

Remarks of Alexandre de Juniac at the IATA Media Briefing on COVID-19, 28 April 2020
Speech
28.04.2020

Immediate and Severe Air Cargo Capacity Crunch

Global demand, measured in cargo tonne kilometers (CTKs*), fell by 15.2% in March compared to the previous year
Press Release
28.04.2020

Latest economics reports

COVID-19: Assessing prospects for domestic markets

Released 21 April 2020

Airlines Financial Monitor - Mar 2020

Released 21 April 2020

COVID-19: Fourth Impact Assessment

Released 14 April 2020

COVID-19: Wider economic impact from air transport collapse

Released 06 April 2020
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Top publications

Baggage Reference Manual (BRM)

The 4th edition continues to equip you with the latest solutions for seamless and reliable baggage operations, whilst also expanding on the IATA Resolution 753.

Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR)

The trusted source to help you prepare and document dangerous shipments. Recognized by the world’s airlines for almost 60 years, the DGR is the most complete, up-to-date, and user-friendly reference in the industry.
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