GROUND OPERATIONS
DESIGNED FOR
Ground service equipment providers
Airport equipment manufacturers
DCS providers
AREAS OF ACTIVITY
The periodic review of the IATA Airport Handling Manual (AHM), IATA Ground Operations Manual (IGOM), IATA Load Control XML
Messaging Toolkit and any other IATA manuals and/or guidance material in following areas:
Ground handling agreements
Management and safety
Technical and environmental specifications of ground support equipment
GSE aircraft interface and handling details
Load Control, aircraft movement messaging, delay codes
Ground handling processes and procedures
GROUND OPERATIONS TECHNICAL GROUPS (TG)
Contact: IATA Ground Operations Mr. Joseph Suidan
E-mail: groundops@iata.org Head of Ground Operations
E-mail: suidanj@iata.org
Strategic Partners subscribed in Ground Operations area may attend the TG meetings by invitation from the TG Secretary based on the
value to a TG’s scope of work or specific issue scheduled for discussion. SP can nominate only one representative and provide his/her
curriculum vitae (CV). SP do not vote, move, or second motions or amendments.
AIRSIDE SAFETY GROUP (ASG)
The key objective of the ASG is to enhance airside safety performance. This group is focusing on development of guidance to mitigate
risks in the following areas:
Occupational Health and Safety
Human Factors
Aircraft Damage mitigation
Loading and Loadsheet Errors
Safety Management System
ASG updates IATA Airport Handling Manual section 06.
GROUND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT AND ENVIRONMENT GROUP (GSEE)
This key objective for the GSEE is the development of industry standards for Ground Support Equipment and Environmental issues
related to the operation of GSE. This group is focusing on providing guidance in the following areas:
Technical standards and specifications for all types of GSE
The interfaces between aircraft and GSE
Aircraft and GSE design modifications
Environmental guidelines for GSE
GSEE updates IATA Airport Handling Manual sections 09 and 10.
LOAD CONTROL & MESSAGING (LCAM)
The key objective of the LCAM is providing of expertise for load control and develops standards and guidance in the following areas:
Load Control standards and messaging
Aircraft, movement messaging
Delay codes
XML standards messaging
LCAM updates IATA Airport Handling Manual sections 05 and 07and the IATA LCXML (load control XML messaging toolkit)
AVIATION GROUND SERVICES AGREEMENTS (AGSA)
AGSA is responsible for reviewing and updating all the aviation ground services agreements in the following areas:
Standard Ground Handling Agreement
Service Level Agreements
Standard Transportation Documents Service Main Agreement
Standard Training Agreement
Truck Handling Agreement
Ground Handling Charge Note
Model Agreement for Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)
Standard Inflight Catering Agreement
AGSA updates the Airport Handling Manual Section 08.
IATA GROUND OPERATIONS MANUAL (IGOM)
The IGOM is responsible for the development of procedures and guidance in the following areas:
Passenger handling
Baggage handling
Aircraft handling, loading and ground movement
Aircraft de/anti-icing
Load control
IGOM develops and updates the IATA Ground Operations Manual.
EXCLUSIVE BENEFITS
Forge a network of international contacts to exchange views and experience
Influence the future of the air transport industry by participating in working group meetings
Access to IATA subject matter experts in the selected area
Gain valuable expertise and knowledge regarding ground handling priorities
Assist in the development of industry standards, processes, procedures and technical solutions
Facilitate implementation of these standards and recommended practices through the AHM and IGOM
Future developments in new ground support equipment products & services
ADDITIONAL STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS’ BENEFITS
BRANDING
Recognition as a valuable supporter of IATA and the air transport industry on a global basis
Inclusion in the IATA Strategic Partnerships online directory
Exclusive usage of the IATA Strategic Partnerships logo
Promotion through the electronic quarterly newsletter, the Partner Brief, viewed by thousands of aviation industry contacts
Monthly posting of Strategic Partners’ press releases on the IATA website
IATA CLEARING HOUSE DISCOUNT
Strategic Partners receive a substantial discount upon joining the IATA Clearing House:
The IATA Clearing House (ICH) provides the means to settle all the billed items sent to and from airlines around the world. Used by
more than 400 airlines either directly or via special links, the ICH settles around USD 50 billion of interline billings every year. Its
efficiency is so great that airline cash and settlement requirements are reduced by around 75%, and risks for all participants are
minimized. http://www.iata.org/services/finance/clearinghouse/Pages/index.aspx
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PUBLICATIONS
Partners may purchase publications at a preferential rate: www.iata.org/publications
COURSES
Strategic Partners may receive 55% discount on the first 2 seats per year to any IATA classroom course (subject to availability)
Strategic Partners may attend, at a reduced fee, IATA training courses: www.iata.org/training
Recommended courses: Aircraft Weight & Balance
Airport Emergency Planning and Management
Airport Extreme Weather Operations and Planning
Airport Safety Management Systems
DGR courses (several levels)
ISAGO for GSPs
Station Operations Control
Station Ground Handling Management
ULD Handling Fundamentals
