ED Decision 2025/009/R
OPERATION OF GROUND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT TO AND FROM THE AIRCRAFT DURING TURNAROUND
Aerodrome operators that themselves provide ground handling services for passengers with reduced mobility (PRM) and/or ground transport for passengers and crews and are subject to the exemptions referred to in Article 2(3)(h) and (j) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/20 should:
(a) apply a no-touch policy regarding the ground support equipment (GSE) used for the boarding and disembarkation of PRM unless the equipment has proximity or self-levelling sensors, depending on the GSE type, or in specifically accepted circumstances required by the type of GSE in operation;
(b) ensure that the personnel operating GSE around the aircraft during turnaround, to provide PRM handling services and ground transportation of passengers and crews, also receive the following training courses, as applicable:
(1) awareness training on safety on the apron during turnaround activities;
(2) safety training for handling PRM to cover:
(i) correct positioning of GSE relative to the aircraft for PRM boarding and disembarkation;
(ii) aircraft operator procedures and instructions for the boarding and disembarkation of PRM.
[applicable from 27 March 2028 — ED Decision 2025/009/R]
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