Standardizing Operator Variations in the Dangerous Goods Regulations 

In 1965, the 10th Edition of the IATA Regulations relating to the carriage of restricted articles by air, there were 4 pages allocated to variations that had been notified by 6 States and 9 Operators. Sixty years later, this section is now 120 pages long and lists 250+ variations from nearly 80 States and 1250+ variations notified by over 170 operators. The 67th edition of the DGRs will see a number of Operator Variations being editorially amended to provide for a consistent format, without changing the meaning or intent of the variation.
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IATA-UPU Webinar in cooperation with ICAO

IATA and UPU have organized 7 webinars since 2022, all of which were recognized by participants as highly relevant and valuable to both the postal and air transport industries. On 27 May 2025, the global postal and aviation communities came together for a landmark event—the 1st joint webinar hosted by IATA and UPU, in cooperation with ICAO, focused on enhancing the safety and security of airmail.
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CSD Workshop

On 13 May, IATA, in collaboration with the Cargo Security Working Group (CSWG), hosted a Consignment Security Declaration (CSD) Workshop in Madrid to advance the ongoing CSD/e-CSD reform initiative. The event brought together 27 industry experts representing airlines, freight forwarders, postal operators, IATA representatives, and the Universal Postal Union (UPU).
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Help Improve Segregation Practices in Air Cargo: Share Your Insights on Standards and Procedures

Segregation of air cargo shipments, especially those involving time and temperature-sensitive healthcare products, plays a critical role in ensuring product integrity, safety, and regulatory compliance. Despite growing awareness of its importance, there is no universally accepted standards for how and why different types of shipments should be separated when transporting healthcare products by air. To address these gaps, we are launching a survey to gather insights from professionals across the industry. Your input will help us better understand current segregation procedures, identify risks, and explore the reasoning behind existing practices. 
​​​​​​​Share your input to help us better understand current segregation procedures, identify risks, and explore the reasoning behind existing practices.