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Aircraft ground handling

Aircraft Ground Handling includes all the services with which an aircraft is provided from landing to departure.


  • Cabin Service

Services to give comfort to the passengers in the aircraft cabin such as the supply of newspapers and blankets. Includes the cleaning of the cabin.

  • Catering

Services to supply food and drink to the passengers and crew.

  • Ramp Service

Services such as guiding the aircraft to the parking position, towing and lavatory drainage. Loading and unloading of mail, luggage and cargo.

  • Fueling Service
  • Maintenance and engineering service
  • Field Operation Service

Dispatches the aircraft, maintains comunication with the rest of the airline operation at the airport and with Air Traffic Control.

[IATA Ground Handling Council]

Companies dedicated to Ground Handling: [Globe Ground] [Swisport] [United Services] [Menzies Aviation Group] [LSG-Skychefs][AMR Ground Services]



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