From which date is the guidance in GM1 CAT.GEN.MPA.220(a) applicable according to ED Decision 2025/008/R?

It is applicable from 27 March 2028.

GM1 CAT.GEN.MPA.220(a) Additional responsibilities for CAT operators of complex motor-powered aeroplanes performing self-handling

Q: What does the term 'single air carrier business grouping' refer to in the context of CAT.GEN.MPA.220(a)?

It refers to two or more AOC holders whose principal place of business is in a territory to which the Treaties apply.

Q: In the definition of 'single air carrier business grouping', are the AOC holders required to harmonise their management systems and operations?

No, they may or may not facilitate the harmonisation of their management systems and operations for the purpose of applying requirements for self-handling in a harmonised way.

Q: Which elements are included in the management systems and operations that may be harmonised within a single air carrier business grouping?

They include policies, processes and procedures for ground handling, training of personnel performing ground handling activities, ground operations procedures, and the maintenance programme for ground support equipment.

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GM1 CAT.GEN.MPA.220(a) Additional responsibilities for CAT operators of complex motor-powered aeroplanes performing self-handling

ED Decision 2025/008/R

SINGLE AIR CARRIER BUSINESS GROUPING

The term ‘single air carrier business grouping’ refers to two or more AOC holders whose principal place of business is in a territory to which the Treaties apply. Those AOC holders may or may not facilitate the harmonisation of their management systems and operations for the purpose of applying requirements for self-handling in a harmonised way. The management systems and operations include policies, processes and procedures for ground handling, training of personnel performing ground handling activities, ground operations procedures and the maintenance programme for ground support equipment.

[applicable from 27 March 2028 — ED Decision 2025/008/R]

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Source-Title: GM1 CAT.GEN.MPA.220(a) Additional responsibilities for CAT operators of complex motor-powered aeroplanes performing self-handling View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-24061 Compare versions

Domain: Air operations

Applicabilitydate: 27 March, 2028

Entryintoforcedate: 8 July, 2025

Regulatorysource: ED Decision 2025/008/R Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Part-CAT

Typeofcontent: GM to IR (Guidance material to implementing rule)

Parentir: CAT.GEN.MPA.220 Additional responsibilities for CAT operators of complex motor-powered aeroplanes performing self-handling

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR