Which ground support equipment items are explicitly listed as being within the scope of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/20, regardless of their level of automation?

The listed GSE items are: (a) lifting and elevating equipment (e.g., aircraft tail stand, belt loader, catering vehicle, PBBs, passenger stairs); (b) servicing equipment (e.g., ACU, fuelling dispenser, GPU, lavatory service equipment); (c) towing equipment (e.g., tractor, pushback vehicle, towbar, towbarless tractor); (d) transporting equipment (e.g., bus, car, cart/dolly, fuelling truck, ULD transporter); and (e) other equipment (e.g., aircraft chocks, cones, retractable stanchions).

Does the scope of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/20 include ground support equipment that requires human intervention, or only fully automated equipment?

The scope includes GSE regardless of their level of automation, meaning both equipment requiring and not requiring human intervention are included.

Which specific items of ground support equipment are classified under 'lifting and elevating equipment' in the scope of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/20?

The lifting and elevating equipment items are: aircraft tail stand, belt loader (with or without in-hold conveyor system), catering vehicle, aircraft exterior cleaning equipment, de-icing/anti-icing vehicle/equipment, elevating work platform or equipment, forklift, loader (lower deck or main deck), maintenance stairs, mobile passenger boarding ramps, passenger stairs, PBBs, and boarding vehicle for PRMs.

Is a 'ground power unit (GPU)' considered ground support equipment within the scope of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/20?

Yes, a ground power unit (GPU) is explicitly listed under 'servicing equipment' as within the scope.

Are 'aircraft chocks' and 'aircraft cones' considered ground support equipment under Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/20?

Yes, aircraft chocks and aircraft cones are listed under 'other equipment used to provide GH services' as within the scope.

What is the source document used as the basis for the list of ground support equipment items in the scope of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/20?

The list is based on the IATA Airport Handling Manual (AHM).

Does the scope of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/20 include a 'temperature-controlled cargo truck'?

Yes, a temperature-controlled cargo truck is explicitly listed under 'transporting equipment' as within the scope.

Which items are listed under 'servicing equipment' in the scope of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/20?

The servicing equipment items are: aircraft air conditioning unit (ACU), aircraft fuelling dispenser (pump), aircraft fuelling truck or cart, aircraft heating unit, aircraft start unit (ASU), ground power unit (GPU), lavatory service equipment, and potable water service equipment.

Are 'retractable stanchions' and 'passenger guiding systems' considered ground support equipment under Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/20?

Yes, retractable stanchions, passenger guiding systems and parts thereof are listed under 'other equipment used to provide GH services' as within the scope.

Which transporting equipment items are explicitly listed in the scope of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/20?

The transporting equipment items are: bus (for passengers or crew), car, van or pick-up truck, cart or dolly (for baggage, cargo, ULD or aircraft equipment), fuelling truck, temperature-controlled cargo dolly, temperature-controlled cargo truck, trailer (for baggage, cargo, ULD or aircraft equipment), truck (for baggage, cargo, ULD or aircraft equipment), and ULD transporter (to move ULD to/from high loaders).

Is a 'belt loader' with an in-hold conveyor system included in the scope of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/20?

Yes, a belt loader, with or without in-hold conveyor system, is listed under 'lifting and elevating equipment' as within the scope.

Does the scope of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/20 include a 'boarding vehicle for PRMs'?

Yes, a boarding vehicle for PRMs (persons with reduced mobility) is listed under 'lifting and elevating equipment' as within the scope.

Which items are classified under 'other equipment used to provide GH services' in the scope of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/20?

The other equipment items are: aircraft chocks, aircraft cones, and retractable stanchions, passenger guiding systems and parts thereof.

Is a 'towbarless tractor' considered ground support equipment under Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/20?

Yes, a towbarless tractor is explicitly listed under 'towing equipment' as within the scope.

Are 'interchangeable tow bar heads' included in the scope of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/20?

Yes, interchangeable tow bar heads are listed under 'towing equipment' as within the scope.

Which specific items are listed under 'lifting and elevating equipment' that are used for aircraft exterior cleaning?

Aircraft exterior cleaning equipment is listed under 'lifting and elevating equipment' as within the scope.

Is a 'loader (lower deck or main deck)' considered ground support equipment under Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/20?

Yes, a loader (lower deck or main deck) is listed under 'lifting and elevating equipment' as within the scope.

Are 'mobile passenger boarding ramps' included in the scope of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/20?

Yes, mobile passenger boarding ramps are listed under 'lifting and elevating equipment' as within the scope.

Which items are listed under 'towing equipment' that are used for aircraft towing or pushback?

The items are: aircraft towing or pushback vehicle (tractor, tug, truck), towbar, towbarless tractor, and interchangeable tow bar heads. Additionally, a tractor for baggage, cargo or aircraft equipment is also listed.

GM2 Article 2(2) Scope

Q: Which towing equipment items are included in the scope of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/20, and do they include remote controlled vehicles?

The towing equipment includes: tractor for baggage, cargo or aircraft equipment; aircraft towing or pushback vehicle (tractor, tug, truck); towbar; towbarless tractor; and interchangeable tow bar heads. The scope explicitly includes remote controlled vehicles in this category.

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GM2 Article 2(2) Scope

ED Decision 2025/007/R

GROUND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT

The following items of GSE are within the scope of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/20, regardless of their level of automation (requiring or not requiring human intervention). The list is based on IATA Airport Handling Manual (AHM):

(a) lifting and elevating equipment:

(1) aircraft tail stand,

(2) belt loader, with or without in‑hold conveyor system,

(3) catering vehicle,

(4) aircraft exterior cleaning equipment,

(5) de‑icing/anti‑icing vehicle/equipment,

(6) elevating work platform or equipment,

(7) forklift,

(8) loader (lower deck or main deck),

(9) maintenance stairs,

(10) mobile passenger boarding ramps,

(11) passenger stairs,

(12) PBBs,

(13) boarding vehicle for PRMs;

(b) servicing equipment:

(1) aircraft air conditioning unit (ACU)

(2) aircraft fuelling dispenser (pump),

(3) aircraft fuelling truck or cart,

(4) aircraft heating unit,

(5) aircraft start unit (ASU)

(6) ground power unit (GPU)

(7) lavatory service equipment,

(8) potable water service equipment;

(1) tractor for baggage, cargo or aircraft equipment,

(2) aircraft towing or pushback vehicle (tractor, tug, truck),

(3) towbar,

(4) towbarless tractor,

(5) interchangeable tow bar heads;

(d) transporting equipment:

(1) bus (for passengers or crew),

(2) car, van or pick-up truck,

(3) cart or dolly (for baggage, cargo, unit load device (ULD) or aircraft equipment),

(4) fuelling truck,

(5) temperature‑controlled cargo dolly,

(6) temperature‑controlled cargo truck,

(7) trailer (for baggage, cargo, ULD or aircraft equipment),

(8) truck (for baggage, cargo, ULD or aircraft equipment),

(9) ULD transporter (to move ULD to/from high loaders);

(e) other equipment used to provide GH services:

(1) aircraft chocks,

(2) aircraft cones,

(3) retractable stanchions, passenger guiding systems and parts thereof.

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Source-Title: GM2 Article 2(2) Scope View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-23724 Compare versions

Domain: Ground Handling

Amendedby: Issue 1

Applicabilitydate: 27 March, 2028

Entryintoforcedate: 8 July, 2025

Regulatorysource: ED Decision 2025/007/R Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Cover regulation

Typeofcontent: GM to DR

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR