IATA - International Air Transport Association

IATA is an international trade body, created over 60 years ago by a group of airlines.

Today, IATA represents some 230 airlines comprising 93% of scheduled international air traffic.

The organization also represents, leads and serves the airline industry in general.

IATA - International Air Transport Association

Mission: To represent, lead and serve the airline industry.

LeadershipChairman of IATA Board of Governors (2010-2011), David Bronczek, President and Chief Executive, FedEx Express IATA Director General and CEO, Giovanni Bisignani

Membership IATA membership: some 230 airlines, 118 countries.

Flights by IATA members represent 93% of world’s international scheduled traffic (Available Seat Kilometers)

IATA members total freight – 39 million tonnes in 2009, of which 25.6 million tonnes were international

IATA members total passengers 2009 (scheduled) - 1.6 billion, of which 684 million were international

IATA - International Air Transport Association

History IATA was founded in Havana, Cuba, in April 1945

IATA OfficesIATA has 64 offices in 60 countries Head Office: Montreal, Canada Executive Office: Geneva, Switzerland Regional Offices in Amman, Beijing, Brussels, Johannesburg, Madrid, Miami, Moscow, Singapore, Washington

IATA Annual General Meeting & World Air Transport Summit• Formalizes industry positions on industry and public policy issues• Provides a focus for emerging industry issues • Attended by representatives from IATA member airlines, industry partners, international and regional associations, manufacturers and suppliers and government

The first AGM was held in Montreal, Canada in October 1945 The 2010 AGM was held in Berlin, Germany on 6-8 June 2010

IATA - International Air Transport Association

IATA Financial ServicesIn 2009 IATA handled about $280 billion • IATA Clearing House—US$40 billion • IATA Currency Clearance Service — $23.3 billion • Billing and Settlement Plan (BSP) — $191 billion • Cargo Account Settlement Systems (CASS) — $20 billion • Other – $1.5 billion

IATA's Industry Priorities for 2011

1. Safety and Security• Implement data sharing agreement with ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organisation), US and EU by delivering first joint safety report with recommendations. • Achieve industry agreement and acceptance of the test phase by at least two major regulators of a common “Checkpoint of the Future” that incorporates new technology. • Promote Secure Freight globally and implement with regulatory support in two countries where no secure supply chain platform exists.

IATA's Industry Priorities for 2011EnvironmentPress governments to achieve progress on major infrastructure projects (e.g. Sesar and NextGen) and avoid a global climate-related tax on passengers, carbon or fuel. Secure fuel and carbon reporting from a group of airlines that collectively account for 70% of IATA -member Tonnes-Kilometers Performed (RTKs)Simplifying the BusinessFast Travel: five major airports offering all five Fast Travel initiatives. e-services: A total of 40 airlines capable of issuing Electronic Miscellaneous Document (EMDs) & six Global Distribution Systems (GDSs)s live. Baggage Improvement Program: A total of 60 diagnosis visits and 70 self-help airports.e-freight: bBy December 2011, 10% market penetration on trade lanes where e-freight was available in 2010 (up from 2.8% in 2010).FinancialAchieve savings/cost avoidance of $3 billion in industry taxes, charges and fuel fees, including at least $1.5 billion in real cost reductions. IATA Settlement Systems (ISS) controls strengthened through consolidation of the Remittance & Settlement function into regional hubs by 30 June 2011.RegulatoryGain IOSA recognition by the European Aviation Safety Agency ( EASA) Obtain one regulator’s acceptance of a pilot training initiative including multi-crew pilot licensing and evidence based training. Prevent regulatory action on slots that would adversely affect the four cornerstones of the World Scheduling Guidelines.Updated: December 2010