Geneva – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has completed the annual revision of its industry manuals for cargo and ground handling operations, incorporating the latest changes and revisions made to many of the underlying industry standards, as well as any State and operator variations. These reflect the sector’s ongoing commitment to further improving safety, introducing more sustainable operations, as well as enhancing the passenger experience and cargo handling.
In total more than 300 changes have been made, including:
Updated guidance on the transport of mobility devices, particularly when powered by lithium and other batteries
The safe transportation of mobility aids requires special care and attention, while the additional challenges posed by the transportation of lithium or other batteries required for some of these mobility aids must also be considered. Hence, the guidance for the carriage of dangerous goods by passengers or crew has been updated, in…

























