Overview of IATA’s 2025 Manual Updates

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has introduced the 2025 edition of key industry manuals related to cargo and ground handling operations. These updates feature over 350 revisions to ensure alignment with current industry standards and practices.

“Global standards have made flying safe and reliable… This year’s IATA manual offering includes over 350 changes, many of which reflect the constantly modernizing technology, regulations and evolving customer needs,” said Frederic Leger, IATA’s Senior Vice President of Commercial Products and Services.

Key Highlights

• Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR): Addition of ten new categories, including sodium-ion batteries.
• Battery Shipping Regulations (BSR): Expanded definitions to include new battery types.
• Live Animals Regulations (LAR): Updates include new references for endangered species transport.
• Airport Handling Manual (AHM): Introduces contactless travel updates and policies addressing unruly passengers.
• Compassionate Transportation Manual (CTM): Provides guidelines for the repatriation of human and animal remains.

These manuals are vital for stakeholders across the aviation industry, including airlines, airports, and freight forwarders, to promote safe and efficient operations.