Ground handling

July 21, 2016

Ground assistance to aircraft, usually called ground handling, includes all the services rendered in an aerodrome to any aircraft, from landing until subsequent take-off. These services may be provided either by personnel from airlines themselves or by specialized companies. In any case, they observe standards and regulations which determine how each of the services must be provided with the purpose of ensuring safety and making proper operation easier.

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