12 March 2026 (Lima) – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is advancing the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in air cargo with three initiatives to improve operational efficiency, strengthen safety and compliance, and accelerate innovation across the global air cargo value chain:
The AI SME will be available initially for the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) and the IATA Cargo Handling Manual (ICHM) and will be rolled out progressively across IATA’s suite of reference publications.
This initiative is part of the Data & Technology Proof of Concept (PoC) area in the Strategic Partnerships Program.
“The scope for AI to accelerate air cargo’s digital transformation is enormous. Together, these initiatives will help to make the most of AI’s potential with an industry adoption that is consistent, interoperable, and aligned with global aviation standards. Importantly, we will learn from these initiatives to identify additional areas where standards, technological innovation, and collaborative development can enable safer, smarter, and more efficient operations,” said Brendan Sullivan, IATA’s Global Head of Cargo.