IATA AHM and IGOM Combo: 2024 [paper]
The Airport Handling Manual is a field-reference publication that contains recommended industry standards and procedures covering airside safety, load control, baggage, cargo and mail handling, aircraft movement control, aircraft loading, departure control systems, functional requirements for ground support equipment, an extensive listing of aircraft doors and ground servicing points by aircraft type
The IATA AHM is designed for:
- Airlines; Ground handling companies;
- Airports including load controllers;
- Regulatory bodies & government agencies;
- Cargo agents/forwarders;
- Contracting companies;
- Stock agents;
- Training organizations;
- Travel agents;
- System Providers
The Ground Operations Manual has been developed in response to industry demands for enhanced ground operational safety and damage reduction. This is the core manual for all ground operations and provides standard procedures for the frontline personnel.
The AHM & the IATA Ground Operations Manual (IGOM) are now stand-alone, interdependent products which are also available as combos. The AHM is policy driven and focuses on “what to do”. The IGOM is procedure driven, focusing on “how to do it”.
Related ICAO publications
ICAO 9284 – Tech. Instructions Safe Transport DG by Air (2023-2024)
ICAO 9284 – Supplement Tech. Instructions Safe Transport DG by Air(2023-2024)
ICAO 9481 – Emergency Response Guidance Aircraft Incidents DG (2023-2024)
ICAO Annex 18 – Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air
