BAKU, Azerbaijan, April 25. In a collaborative effort to bolster safety and efficiency in aviation ground handling operations, the Interstate Aviation Council on Aviation and Use of Airspace, in partnership with Silk Way West Airlines, recently convened an International Air Transport Association workshop from April 22nd to 25th, 2024 in Baku, Azerbaijan, Trend reports.
The workshop, attended by approximately 50 aviation experts from Azerbaijan, Turkey, Russia, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Georgia, Lithuania, the UK, the UAE, Egypt, Oman, Iraq, and Malaysia, served as a platform to delve into the challenges of ground handling. Discussions were not only centered around the latest industry trends and innovations but also focused on the importance of standardization and cooperation among airlines, Ground Handling Service Providers, and airports.
Ground handling operations, despite significant progress in standardization and technological advancements, remain inherently complex. The complexity requires close cooperation and coordination between all parties involved in the process and underscores the crucial need for standardisation. Throughout the workshop, experts highlighted the significance of uniform application of industry standards, advocating for their adoption as a key enabler for driving safety and efficiency.
IATA, a global leader in aviation standards, has been at the forefront of developing comprehensive guidelines and rules for ground handling. These standards are contained in the Airport Handling Manual (AHM) and the IATA Ground Operations Manual (IGOM) which were developed in close coordination with airlines and ground handling service providers and are subject to continuous enhancement. By adhering to these standards, aviation stakeholders can ensure safe, consistent, reliable, and sustainable ground handling operations.
The discussion also included the latest developments of the IATA Safety Audit for Ground Operations - the key industry oversight program in the area of ground handling operations, alongside insights on modernization and automation of ground support equipment, environmental sustainability, advancements in personnel training principles, digital technologies in airport and airline management as well as safety and compliance of winter operations.
As the workshop concluded, the resounding message was clear: Collaboration, adherence to industry standards, and continuous improvement are essential for safer skies and efficient and sustainable ground operations.
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