The Cargo Aircraft Only Label (CAO Label – IATA) These bright orange labels warn airline shipping personnel NOT to load dangerous cargo onto PASSENGER aircraft due to the threat that it may pose to the safety of the aircraft and its passengers. The CAO label is required for all consignments Read more…
The IATA Time and Temperature Sensitive Label To address the challenges in transporting healthcare products, IATA (International Air Transport Association) has identified product temperature management issues within the airline industry and have issued a manual of standards and requirements for their correct handling and transportation. Included in these is the Read more…
There are no restrictions or requirements when transporting magnetized material by ground or sea, but when magnets are transported by air they are regulated as dangerous goods. This is because the plane’s basic magnetic compass is still an important part of aircraft navigation and strong magnets, stored as cargo, may Read more…
IATA has published a list of the significant changes to its Dangerous Goods Regulations that will appear in the 59th edition, effective from 1 January 2018. Most of the listed amendments relate to either lithium batteries or to engines and machinery. The new edition will also include an Appendix with details Read more…