GH.OPS.435 Aircraft towing and pushback

• Regulation (EU) 2025/20 found in: Ground Handling (GH) (2025/23 and 2025/20) (Nov 2025)

#### GH.OPS.435 Aircraft towing and pushback *Regulation (EU) 2025/20* (a) The responsibility for the aircraft towing/pushback operations may be split between several organisations. The ground handling organisation shall be responsible for the following: (1) correct implementation of the operational procedures of the aircraft operator or of the ground handling organisation, if so agreed with the aircraft operator, which: (i) are specific to the aircraft type and towing/pushback vehicle type; and (ii) comply with the equipment manufacturer instructions for the operation of the towing equipment, where the manufacturer has provided such instructions; (2) correct implementation of the communication procedures with the other persons involved in the towing or pushback operation; (3) connection and disconnection of the aircraft to/from the vehicle/towbar; (4) driving or remotely controlling of the towing/pushback vehicle; (5) when a wing walker is involved, maintaining communication with the wing walker and alerting flight crew of the loss of communications during pushback/towing; this step shall be properly coordinated with the provider of apron management services; (6) ensuring training and continued competence of its personnel performing these activities; (7) operation and maintenance of any GSE used for the towing/pushback in accordance with Subpart [ORGH.GSE](#_DxCrossRefBm752106652). (b) In addition to the requirements listed in point (a), the ground handling organisation shall apply the aerodrome procedures established by the aerodrome operator in accordance with the provisions of [Regulation (EU) No 139/2014](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2014/139/oj) in relation to aircraft ground movements, in particular points ADR.OPS.B.028, ADR.OPS.B.080, ADR.OPS.D.001, ADR.OPS.D.015, ADR.OPS.D.040.