Use of agreed industry standards for the exchange of data between business partners can drive efficiency and cost reduction for all stakeholders.
This is particularly relevant in the area of electronic invoicing and provision of supporting details. Invoice standards deliver substantial benefits to both the Buyer and Supplier of services. These include:
- Improved data quality and accuracy
- Improved staff productivity
- Reduced number of disputes and queries
- Improved timely invoice settlement and cash management
- Improved customer service
- Reduced cost of AP/AR function
- Reduced number of IT adaptors needed for the exchange of e-data with business partners.
The Aviation Invoice Standard and its Data Dictionary facilitate the exchange of billing data between airport services providers and airlines and simplify the adoption of electronic invoicing in the air transport industry. The same Aviation Invoice Standard can also be used by air navigation service providers to invoice airlines and provide them with all data necessary to automate the reconciliation of the billed amounts.
Airport Invoice Task Force (AITF)
If your company is interested in joining the AITF, please contact the E-Invoicing Services team at invoicestandards@iata.org.
Implementing the Aviation Invoice Standard
To discuss how your company can use the Airport Invoice Standards, realize the benefits of Electronic Invoicing and receive additional documentations, please contact invoicestandards@iata.org.