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Ground Handlers Must Comply with New EASA Regulations
Handlers, aircraft operators, and airports have three years to comply with new rules in Europe
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New EASA regulations covering the safety of ground handling will apply at airports across the EU. © ASL Private Jet Services

New European Union (EU) regulations governing ground handling start taking effect from March 27. Published by EASA on March 7, the rules combine safety requirements covering aircraft operations, airports, and cybersecurity. Aircraft ground-handling service providers will have to achieve full compliance within three years.

According to EASA, the new rules will be implemented by national aviation regulators, using a performance-based approach. Last week, the agency said it is committed to avoiding duplication of safety audits for handlers and reducing bureaucracy.