Regulatory Requirements for Providers of Ground-Handling Services
EASA has highlighted GH Services as an area where a number of occurrences take place, resulting in damage to aircraft and equipment, and physical injuries, which have significant impacts on aerodrome operators and GHSPs. Their aim in developing new regulations is to maintain a high level of safety and a level playing field across Europe. Furthermore, compliance with common rules will permit free movement of persons and services in the EU.
The Basic Regulation 2018/1139 contains Essential Requirements (Annex VII parts 4 and 5) for Ground Handling Service providers (GHSPs) and Providers of Apron Management Services (PAMS). Regulation (EU) 2020/1234 amended the aerodrome Reg (EU) 139/2014 to include Implementing Rules (IR’s) for the provision of Apron Management Services (AMS); and, as a result of Rulemaking Task (RMT) 0728 EASA has now published a Working Paper together with proposed Rules for Ground-handling Services (GHS) and Providers (GHSP). These proposed Rules (in a form similar to an Advanced-NPA) include ARGH (Authority Requirements), ORGH (Organisation Requirements) and GH.OPS. It is expected that Rules for GHSP will be adopted in 2024.
This 2-day course is intended to assist ADR Operators and Competent Authority Inspectors understand the proposed new Regulations for GHSP, and discuss some of the problems that might arise at specific Aerodromes with Application and Oversight.
Ground-handling Organisations will need to apply these Rules, fully, and they will also need to comprehend the structure of EU/EASA Regulations and Rulemaking, and the application of CA Oversight. This course can be adopted for in-house training, to include an Introduction to the EU/EASA System.
Please note: This course can also be booked as an in-house version in German - however, the course material is only available in English.
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Course Details
Location:BerlinLanguage:English
Date:08.12. - 09.12.2025
Duration:2 days
Provider:airsight GmbH
Course Fee
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Course Content
Development of the GH Rules
- Rulemaking Task for Ground Handling Services (GHS) and Service Providers (GHSP)
- EASA Working Paper on the Draft Ground Handling Regulations
- Feedback from the EASA Webinar on proposed Ground Handling Regulations
Existing Regulations
- The Basic Regulation & Essential Requirements
- Regulation 139/2014 for Aerodromes and aerodrome operators, including:
- Requirements for Providers of Apron Management Services
- Apron Operations & Safety
- Coordination and Cooperation with aerodrome Safety Programmes and Emergency Planning
- Monitoring requirements
- Maintenance requirements
- Reg 965/2012 for Air Operations and Operators – ground handling and quality management requirements
- Directive 96/67/EC on Access to Ground Handling Markets
Proposed Regulation for Ground Handling Services and Providers thereof
- The Cover Regulation Articles
- Definitions
- Authority Requirements for Ground Handling – PART.AR.GH
- Organisation Requirements for Ground Handling – PART.OR.GH
- Operational Requirements for Ground Handling – PART.OPS.GH
Subjects of Focus
- Declarations made by Ground Handling Service Providers
- Oversight and Enforcement requirements for the Competent Authority
- Change Management
- Sub-contracting and Other Organisations
- Management System & Reporting Requirements
- Language Proficiency
- Ground Handling Services:
- Passenger & Baggage Handling
- Cargo and Mail Handling
- Ramp Activities
- Aircraft Servicing
- Operation and Maintenance of Ground Servicing Equipment (GSE)
- Daily Briefings
- Driver and Vehicle Authorisations
- Marshalling & Marshaller Training
Specific Examples
Examples will be presented for more detailed discussion concerning the application of the proposed Rules, such as:
- Dangerous Goods handling
- Fuel Handling
- De/Anti-icing of Aircraft
- Organisations, including Aerodrome Operators providing Ground Handling and/or Apron Management Services
Trainer
Laura Nobili
Laura Nobili has been working in the aviation sector since 1992. At Bologna Airport in Italy, she has held various roles, starting from ramp activities to quality management systems, safety management systems, and ultimately serving as the Operational Services Manager. She also collaborates with various working groups related to safety aspects in Italy (Assaeroporti), in Europe (ACI and EASA), and is a technical member of the group organized by EASA for the development of ground handling regulations.
For airsight, Laura conducts training courses on regulatory requirements for providers of ground-handling services.
Target Group
- Providers of Apron Management Services (this might include some Air Operator, ANS and Aerodrome Operator personnel).
- Ground-Handling Service Providers.
- Aerodrome Operators
- Competent Authorities
- Key post-holders and other decision-makers, especially compliance and safety.
- Aerodrome coordination and liaison managers, including contract managers
- Senior management (one-day briefing)
- Middle management and decision-makers (two-day course)
- Aerodrome inspectors and Inspectors of PAMS & GHSPs.
Course Location
Participants are responsible for making their own travel arrangements. The accommodation and travel costs are at the charge of the participants. Please note that airsight does not perform any travel and hotel bookings for the participants. Rooms can however be booked directly by the participants by contacting the hotel.
The course fee includes the registration, training material and examination. For non-virtual courses, coffee breaks and business lunch are also included.
Organisational Details
The course hours are scheduled as follows:
first training day: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
last training day: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Coffee breaks and business lunch are included in the course fee. At the end of the course, all participants will receive an airsight certificate based on EASA training regulations, which is highly recognised throughout the aviation industry.
About airsight Training
airsight Training course quality
airsight operates an ISO 9001 certified Quality Management System and pursues the objective to provide high quality services that fully meet the clients’ needs.
Course Details
Location:In-houseLanguage:German / English
Duration:2 days
Provider:airsight GmbH
Course Content
Development of the GH Rules
- Rulemaking Task for Ground Handling Services (GHS) and Service Providers (GHSP)
- EASA Working Paper on the Draft Ground Handling Regulations
- Feedback from the EASA Webinar on proposed Ground Handling Regulations
Existing Regulations
- The Basic Regulation & Essential Requirements
- Regulation 139/2014 for Aerodromes and aerodrome operators, including:
- Requirements for Providers of Apron Management Services
- Apron Operations & Safety
- Coordination and Cooperation with aerodrome Safety Programmes and Emergency Planning
- Monitoring requirements
- Maintenance requirements
- Reg 965/2012 for Air Operations and Operators – ground handling and quality management requirements
- Directive 96/67/EC on Access to Ground Handling Markets
Proposed Regulation for Ground Handling Services and Providers thereof
- The Cover Regulation Articles
- Definitions
- Authority Requirements for Ground Handling – PART.AR.GH
- Organisation Requirements for Ground Handling – PART.OR.GH
- Operational Requirements for Ground Handling – PART.OPS.GH
Subjects of Focus
- Declarations made by Ground Handling Service Providers
- Oversight and Enforcement requirements for the Competent Authority
- Change Management
- Sub-contracting and Other Organisations
- Management System & Reporting Requirements
- Language Proficiency
- Ground Handling Services:
- Passenger & Baggage Handling
- Cargo and Mail Handling
- Ramp Activities
- Aircraft Servicing
- Operation and Maintenance of Ground Servicing Equipment (GSE)
- Daily Briefings
- Driver and Vehicle Authorisations
- Marshalling & Marshaller Training
Specific Examples
Examples will be presented for more detailed discussion concerning the application of the proposed Rules, such as:
- Dangerous Goods handling
- Fuel Handling
- De/Anti-icing of Aircraft
- Organisations, including Aerodrome Operators providing Ground Handling and/or Apron Management Services
Trainer
Laura Nobili
Laura Nobili has been working in the aviation sector since 1992. At Bologna Airport in Italy, she has held various roles, starting from ramp activities to quality management systems, safety management systems, and ultimately serving as the Operational Services Manager. She also collaborates with various working groups related to safety aspects in Italy (Assaeroporti), in Europe (ACI and EASA), and is a technical member of the group organized by EASA for the development of ground handling regulations.
For airsight, Laura conducts training courses on regulatory requirements for providers of ground-handling services.
Target Group
- Providers of Apron Management Services (this might include some Air Operator, ANS and Aerodrome Operator personnel).
- Ground-Handling Service Providers.
- Aerodrome Operators
- Competent Authorities
- Key post-holders and other decision-makers, especially compliance and safety.
- Aerodrome coordination and liaison managers, including contract managers
- Senior management (one-day briefing)
- Middle management and decision-makers (two-day course)
- Aerodrome inspectors and Inspectors of PAMS & GHSPs.
Organisational Details
airsight offers this training course on request, worldwide. At the end of the course, all participants will receive an airsight certificate based on EASA training regulations, which is highly recognised throughout the aviation industry.
About airsight Training
airsight Training course quality
airsight operates an ISO 9001 certified Quality Management System and pursues the objective to provide high quality services that fully meet the clients’ needs.
