Global Aviation Data Management (GADM) is a data management platform which integrates multiple sources of operational data received from various channels. These include IATA-unique programs, which all feed into a database as well as operational data such as weather, NOTAMs, etc.

The GADM program offers a comprehensive data-driven approach for advanced trend analysis, predictive risk mitigation and efficient maintenance cost management.

Why join GADM?

GADM is a global amalgamation of safety, operations and maintenance cost databases, with IATA serving as a trusted custodian for the industry in securing this data. Being part of GADM presents many benefits and opportunities such as:

  • Benchmarking tools to compare performance against global and regional trends for safety,  operations and technical operations.
  • Support for compliance with the IATA operational Safety Audit (IOSA) and IATA Standard Safety Assessment (ISSA).
  • Easy access to aviation accident information, safety and operational critical trends on a regional/global scale, and operational challenges at specific airports.

> See who is already participating in GADM programs

> Join GADM now: GADM enrolment form (pdf) or contact gadm@iata.org.

GADM Hub: improve operations & safety performance with quality data 

To improve performance in a significant way, you need not only to measure it against your past results, but also against your peers. GADM Hub groups in one place operational data exchange programs and intelligence solutions that enable you to get a complete picture of the situation, understand how you measure up, and gain valuable insights.

Subscription intelligence solutions

A subscription to our intelligence solutions gives you access to a dashboard of KPIs, trends and benchmarks drawn from de-identified industry data.

FuelIS
Strengthen your fuel efficiency analyses with metrics and benchmarks from across the industry.

SafetyIS
Enhance aviation safety with standard safety performance indicators (SPI) drawn from industry data.

Voluntary data exchange programs

By contributing your information, you can gain free access to de-identified information to augment your analyses. IATA serves as a trusted custodian for the industry in securing this data. 

Flight Data eXchange (FDX)
Benchmark and improve safety and operational performance with flight data based on industry KPIs.

Incident Data eXchange (IDX)
Improve safety and security with KPIs, benchmarks, tools and reports.

Aircraft Maintenance Cost Data eXchange (MCX)
Determine the cost of fleet maintenance and make informed decisions.