The UK CAA is developing new regulation for ground handling based on ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPS) which will be applicable by November 2026.
Ground handling is currently one of the few remaining industry sectors which remains largely unregulated and currently there is limited oversight carried out by the UK CAA.
Ground handling typically covers all elements involved with the ‘turnaround’ of an aircraft and is a significant and critical part of the aviation industry.
The objective of this new regulation is to:
- reduce the number of accidents and incidents,
- improve cooperation between Airlines, Aerodromes and Ground Handling Service Providers (GHSPs)
and - improve the quality of safety management systems within GHSPs.
Events
Information on forthcoming industry engagement workshops will be announced shortly. Please register for updates.
Introduction to Ground Handling regulations webinar
View a recording of a recent webinar on Ground Handing regulations hosted in September 2024 by the UK CAA with speakers from the Department for Transport (DfT) and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
This webinar sets out the current and future regulations applicable to Ground Handling at UK Certified and Licensed aerodromes.
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