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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) came to life on April 19, 1945, when a meeting in Havana, Cuba, decided the future of air transportation regulations. The IATA’s official purpose from that day forward was “promoting safe, reliable, secure and economical air services — for the benefit of the world’s consumers.”
This commitment to safety management and transportation efficiency has made IATA the organization for packaging and air transportation excellence.
The Other IATA
While today’s IATA goes back decades, it is actually a successor of another IATA or the International Air Traffic Association. This IATA dates back to 1919. It was founded by a group in The Hague, Netherlands, and was initially limited to European countries. Then, in 1939, Pan America chose to join, and the need for more comprehensive international regulations began to show itself.
This led to the now-famous Havana meeting, at which the International Air Traffic Association became the International Air Transport Association. Not much is known about the succession of the International Air Traffic Association, but in 1945, the organization decided to change its name and enhance its priorities, resulting in the updated IATA name we use today.
Training for Your Future
The early days of the new IATA focused on developing standardized documents, procedures and testing protocols, ensuring the safety of the people, animals and cargo in a world becoming increasingly more interested in the merits of air travel. Today, that role has expanded exponentially.
The IATA is still responsible for most of the air travel rules we know, and they continue to update them as technology advances and new standards come into play. They’re also responsible for enforcing these regulations and implementing training programs that educate every generation of air traffic and transportation-adjacent professionals.
One of their most well-known programs is the Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) — a training course designed for fright workers, air traffic controllers and anyone else who may interact with packages transporting hazardous materials.
Find Online DGR Training at Hazmat School
Hazmat School is proud to offer IATA training courses to prepare you for certification, as well as programs and diplomas for other hazmat-related professions. Our training programs will meet your regulatory requirements and add an impressive certification to your resume.
Protect yourself and all your shipping materials by signing up for our accelerated training program today. Our instructors will be available 24/7 to support you and offer you extra resources to help you succeed. Be sure to ask about our discounts for groups and government employees!
Manages Hazmat School’s E-Learning courses and blog. Kirstie has extensive experience in the online training and education industry. Kirstie has worked with courses that offer a variety of safety and environmental certifications that satisfy OSHA, EPA and DOT requirements.
