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IATA and ASA World enhance partnership

The recent MoU signed between the Airport Services Association World (ASA World) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) reinforces a commitment to advancing safety, efficiency and innovation within the air transport industry.

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This partnership aims to foster collaboration on key initiatives impacting global standards, safety data sharing and resource pooling to enhance sector resilience.

Fabio Gamba, ASA World Director General, said: “This is a momentous development happening between our two associations and a milestone in our collaboration as we will now explore novel ways to offer additional value to our respective communities. It feels like air and ground, so complementary in real life, are finally formalising this state of affairs.”

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Nick Careen, Senior Vice-President Operations, Safety and Security at IATA, said: “Global standards make aviation safer and ASA World and its members have been pivotal in helping develop the IATA ground handling standards we rely on today. By sharing data, we will be able to support this vital activity with data-driven insights and decisions. Maximising the impact of data relies on broad contributions. We encourage ground handler participation to strengthen our collective insights.”

ASA World and IATA collaboration includes:

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  1. Mutual recognition and industry impact
    The alliance between ASA World and IATA is rooted in their shared goals for an enduring and robust air transport industry. This MoU sets a foundation for both organisations to jointly address critical industry issues, elevating mutual recognition and fostering the development of standards and regulations that support the industry at large.
     
  2. Enhanced synergies in project collaborations
    Through this collaboration, ASA World and IATA will bring together their expertise to address pressing issues within the industry, focusing on:

    Industry analysis and standards development: Both organisations are dedicated to codeveloping positions on key policies, standards and best practices. This effort includes joint initiatives on the Standard Ground Handling Agreement, the IATA Airport Handling Manual (AHM), and other essential industry guidelines.

    Safety and incident data sharing: The collaboration will facilitate data sharing between ASA's Safety Incident Database (SID) and IATA's Incident Data eXchange (IDX). This data integration will enable a proactive approach to safety management in both ground and cargo handling, enhancing the industry’s overall safety framework.
     

  3. Coordinated communication and representation
    The MoU allows for potential revenue and business opportunities, benefiting stakeholders and contributing to sustainable development in the aviation sector, including exploring the possibilities for shared events. The MoU provides both flexibility and a framework to further solidify this partnership. This cooperation represents a pivotal step in ensuring both the continuity and growth of safe, efficient, and high-quality service in the aviation industry worldwide.

The ASA World - IATA collaboration represents a proactive and unified effort to elevate standards and practices within the aviation industry, driving forward their shared vision for a safer and more efficient air transport ecosystem.

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