GM1 GH.OPS.415(d) Aircraft loading and unloading

• ED Decision 2025/007/R found in: Ground Handling (GH) (2025/23 and 2025/20) (Nov 2025)

##### GM1 GH.OPS.415(d) Aircraft loading and unloading *ED Decision 2025/007/R* **AIRCRAFT CARGO COMPARTMENTS** As stated in point [GH.OPS.415](#_DxCrossRefBm752106758)(d), the aircraft cargo compartments must be empty prior to loading, with several exceptions: (a) a fly‑away kit containing items and tools necessary for aircraft repairs, which is required by the aircraft operator to be carried on all flights (may be carried in a customised ULD or in a different way); (b) other equipment (equipment in compartment (EIC)), company mail (COMAIL) or company material (COMAT); (c) ballast; (d) in the case of transit flights, for which the baggage, cargo and mail loaded for the next or final destination remain on board the aircraft.