What is IATA and its role?

IATA's full form is International Air Transportation Association. It represents, leads, and serves airline Industry.

It is a trade association of world's airlines. Its major responsibility is to serve and support Aviation with global standards for airlines safety, security, efficiency and sustainability.

The IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) manual is the global reference for shipping dangerous goods by air and the only standard recognized by airlines.