Member Perspectives on the New EASA Regulation

There are over 300,000 staff employed by grand handlers in Europe and it is estimated that there are over 2.3 million worldwide.
 
Ground handlers provide vital services to the carriers who appoint them and the community that interfaces with then.  From passenger terminals, to ramp activities to cargo facilities, they are on the front line of customer service and are a critical component of ensuring safety and security compliance.  And yet, this vital component of commercial aviation is unregulated.  However,  the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is seeking to change that situation, with its Regulation 2025/20-24  https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2025/20/oj which will for the first time establish regulatory obligations addressing safety management, oversight, training, reporting and other critical measures.
 
This new aspect of regulatory oversight may ultimately lead to a reduced burden of carrier initiated audits and certainly should lead to enhanced quality levels and overall industry improvement.  We have the pleasure to bring you the thoughts of some industry experts who work closely with this area if activity.   
To assist the industry in understanding the implications of the new regulations, EASA will be holding a series of informational webinars. Please click here for more details;
https://www.easa.europa.eu/en/newsroom-and-events/events/1st-easa-ground-handling-implementation-webinar