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  • Ground Operations
  • Training

What It Takes to Become a Ramp Supervisor: From A to Z

As air traffic grows, so does the demand for skilled ground operations staff, creating many career opportunities. Find out why ramp supervision is a fulfilling career path, what qualifications you need, and how to kickstart your journey toward becoming a ramp supervisor.

26.11.2025
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  • Ground Operations

A Comprehensive Guide on How to Make a Career in Ground Operations

Discover three career paths in ground operations: passenger service supervision, ramp supervision, and station management. Learn how each role powers airport efficiency and explore the skills and preparation needed to succeed.

10.11.2025
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  • Ground Operations

New Report: Mapping the Future - Emerging Trends in Ground Operations

The ground handling sector faces mounting challenges in maintaining safe and efficient operations amid the rapidly evolving aviation landscape. Despite these complexities, the industry is embracing transformative trends to stay ahead.

06.11.2025
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  • Cargo
  • Ground Operations

How dnata Achieved Cargo Documentation Accuracy with TACT Rules

dnata, a global cargo leader, uses TACT Rules to eliminate documentation errors, boost compliance, and streamline operations.

02.11.2025
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  • Ground Operations
  • Webinar

On Demand Webinar: Ground Operations - 2026 Market Trends & Key Updates

Discover the latest information in global ground operations standards. Gain expert insights on training standardization, industry updates, sustainability initiatives, and key changes in IATA’s AHM, IGOM, and BRM manuals to enhance safety, efficiency, and best practices.

27.10.2025
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  • Ground Operations

Ground Handling as a Strategic Capability: GHP Certification 2026 Registration Open Now

The IATA Ground Handling Partnerships (GHP) program integrates certified ground service providers into the industry's technical and regulatory core. Registration for the 2026 cycle is now open.

15.10.2025
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  • Cargo
  • DGR
  • Ground Operations

What Are the New Regulations and Standards in Air Cargo and Ground Handling Operations?

Each year the IATA manuals are updated so that you can stay up-to-date on the latest industry standards and comply with new regulations while maintaining safe and efficient transport of air cargo.

04.09.2025
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  • Ground Operations
  • Webinar

On Demand Webinar: Ground Operations - Market Outlook & Key Changes 2025

Listen to our IATA Experts as they go through the 2025 market outlook and trends, as well as the key changes to the 2025 edition of the AHM.

02.10.2024
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  • Cargo
  • DGR
  • Ground Operations

What Are the New Regulations and Standards in Air Cargo and Ground Handling Operations?

Each year the IATA manuals are updated so that you can stay up-to-date on the latest industry standards and comply with new regulations while maintaining safe and efficient transport of air cargo.

18.09.2024
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  • Ground Operations

2025 Updates - IATA Ground Operations Manuals

IATA Ground Operations manuals have been updated. Our updated manuals incorporate the latest industry guidance for achieving excellence in ground operations within aviation.

03.09.2024
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  • Ground Operations

What You Need to Know About the IATA Enhanced GSE Recognition Program

Find out more about the IATA Enhanced GSE Recognition Program and its aims to accelerate the introduction of Enhanced Ground Support Equipment (GSE) technologies into daily operations.

02.08.2024
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  • Cargo
  • Ground Operations
  • Training
  • Environment Sustainability

Driving Business Growth with IATA Certification: Setting your Organization Apart

IATA Certification upholds global standards in air transport, offering expert guidance for compliance and quality. Check out our most asked questions for more details.

29.07.2024
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  • Ground Operations

What are the New and Updated Standards in the Airport Handling Manual 45?

Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices. Learn more about the key changes to the latest edition of the AHM

12.06.2024
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  • Cargo
  • DGR
  • Ground Operations
  • Airports

How IATA Manuals Enhance Safety, Efficiency, and Compliance in Air Cargo Operations

IATA manuals are designed to enhance safety, efficiency and compliance, learn more about these essential manuals and their role in air cargo operations.

21.02.2024
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  • Ground Operations

Standardization of Ground Operations Webinar Series (Part 2)

Part 2 of the webinar series focused on the standardization of ground operations. We cover Accessibility, travel document checks & baggage operations.

18.01.2024
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  • Ground Operations

On Demand Webinar: Ensuring Efficient Baggage Operations Through Standardization

During this webinar we take you through the standardization of the baggage processes that improve operational efficiency. We unpack and discuss the challenges and opportunities from both the airline and airport perspectives and much more.

23.11.2023
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  • Ground Operations

On Demand Webinar: Taking a Closer Look: Travel Document Check

This webinar investigates how the travel document check procedure can be automated and enhanced to process passengers with efficiency and customer experience in mind, mitigating risks and optimizing resource utilization.

26.10.2023
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  • Ground Operations
  • Passenger Experience

On Demand Webinar: Exploring Accessibility: Mobility Aids Handling

The safe and dignified travel of persons with disabilities traveling with their own mobility aids is an important topic to be addressed and a key area of action.

06.10.2023
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  • Ground Operations
  • Webinar

Standardization of Ground Operations Webinar Series (Part 1)

First part of the webinar series focused on the standardization of ground operations. We cover Autonomous GSE, SGHA and training standardization.

20.09.2023
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  • Ground Operations
  • Webinar

On Demand Webinar: Insight Into Training Standardization for Ground Operations

This on-demand webinar explores what training standardization means to airlines and ground handlers, the importance of aligning with AHM chapter 11, the future benefits of training passports and much more.

03.07.2023
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  • Ground Operations

On demand Webinar: Taking a Closer Look: Standard Ground Handling Agreement

In this on-demand webinar we discuss The Standards Ground Handling Agreement (SGHA) 2023 that is effective as of this year.

02.06.2023

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