GM1 ORGH.GEN.165(a)(4) Safety reporting system

Q: What types of information should be shared with an aircraft operator or aerodrome operator to improve safety in ground handling and the operational procedures for addressing safety interfaces?

The relevant information to be shared includes information, data, facts and analyses from various sources, such as: (1) audits and inspections, their findings and associated corrective actions; (2) safety reports; (3) accident/incident investigations; (4) safety studies and reviews from official and verified sources.

Q: Can safety-relevant information be communicated outside the regulatory framework of occurrence reporting as per point ORGH.GEN.160?

Yes, safety-relevant information may also be communicated outside the regulatory framework of occurrence reporting as per point ORGH.GEN.160, which implements the essential requirements of Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 (Section 4.2.2 of Annex VII).

Q: What is an example of a forum that could be used to maintain regular communication on safety matters and share good practices, common procedures and safety information relevant to interface procedures?

Aerodrome safety committee meetings could be used to maintain regular communication on safety matters and share good practices, common procedures and safety information relevant to the interface procedures.

Q: Which regulation's essential requirements are implemented by point ORGH.GEN.160, as referenced in the context of sharing safety-relevant information outside occurrence reporting?

Point ORGH.GEN.160 implements the essential requirements of Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 (Section 4.2.2 of Annex VII).

Q: According to the section, what are the four specific sources from which information, data, facts and analyses should be drawn for sharing with interfacing organisations?

The four specific sources are: (1) audits and inspections, their findings and associated corrective actions; (2) safety reports; (3) accident/incident investigations; (4) safety studies and reviews from official and verified sources.

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GM1 ORGH.GEN.165(a)(4) Safety reporting system

ED Decision 2025/007/R

SHARING OF SAFETY‑RELEVANT INFORMATION WITH INTERFACING ORGANISATIONS

(a) The relevant information to be shared with the aircraft operator or aerodrome operator, or both, to improve safety in GH and the operational procedures for addressing safety interfaces includes information, data, facts and analyses from various sources, such as:

(1) audits and inspections, their findings and associated corrective actions;

(2) safety reports;

(3) accident/incident investigations;

(4) safety studies and reviews from official and verified sources.

(b) Safety‑relevant information may also be communicated outside the regulatory framework of occurrence reporting as per point ORGH.GEN.160, which implements the essential requirements of Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 (Section 4.2.2 of Annex VII). For example, aerodrome safety committee meetings could be used to maintain regular communication on safety matters and share good practices, common procedures and safety information relevant to the interface procedures.

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Source-Title: GM1 ORGH.GEN.165(a)(4) Safety reporting system View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-23575 Compare versions

Domain: Ground Handling

Amendedby: Issue 1

Applicabilitydate: 27 March, 2028

Entryintoforcedate: 8 July, 2025

Regulatorysource: ED Decision 2025/007/R Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Part-ORGH

Typeofcontent: GM to DR

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR