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IATA considers design, certification and airworthiness issues and promotes optimal means of improving safety, reliability, cost and efficiency in airline technical operations (aircraft maintenance and engineering, MRO). We establish guidelines on industry best practices, the standardization of data transfers and technology and assist ICAO and authorities in harmonizing airworthiness and aircraft transfer regulations.
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Aviation Supply Chain Challenges
Aviation’s supply chain is under intense pressure. Aircraft deliveries fell to just 1,254 in 2024 - about 30% below pre-COVID peaks - while the backlog swelled to a record 17,000 jets. The impact is severe: supply chain challenges will cost the airline industry more than $11 billion in 2025. IATA is working with airlines, OEMs, lessors, MROs, parts distributors, and regulators to strengthen the global aviation supply chain.
Digital Aircraft Operations
IATA’s Digital Aircraft Operations supports the airlines in identifying areas and solutions for a more efficient aircraft operation in all aspects that involve technical operations.
Optimizing engineering & maintenance measures to improve safety, reliability, costs and efficiency
Access all technical operations guidelines and best practices developed by the Technical Operations Working Group (TOWG) for the safe and efficient aircraft engineering and maintenance activities: airworthiness and reliability issues, aircraft recovery, aircraft performance, and avionics.
Maintenance Cost
Access all maintenance costs guidelines & webinars developed by IATA's Maintenance Cost Technical Group (MCTG), a volunteer work group dedicated to supporting Technical Operations (Maintenance & Engineering) in an environment where costs are ever increasing.
Parts Management with MRO SmartHub
Plan MRO, procure, sell and valuate aircraft surplus parts optimally. MRO SmartHub provides price reference, parts availability and supplier connections.
ICAO GADSS & ADT Standard Implementation
IATA is committed to the implementation of ICAO Global Aeronautical Distress & Safety System (GADSS) and Autonomous Distress Tracking (ADT) Standard.