CAT.GEN.MPA.220 Additional responsibilities for CAT operators of complex motor-powered aeroplanes performing self-handling

SINGLE AIR CARRIER BUSINESS GROUPING The term ‘single air carrier business grouping’ refers to two or more AOC holders whose principal place of business is in a territory to which the Treaties apply. Those AOC holders may or may not facilitate the harmonisation of their management systems and operations for the purpose of applying requirements for self-handling in a harmonised way. The management systems and operations include policies, processes and procedures for ground handling, training of personnel performing ground handling activities, ground operations procedures and the maintenance programme for ground support equipment. [applicable from 27 March 2028 — ED Decision 2025/008/R]

TRAINING PROGRAMME The training programme for the operators’ ground handling personnel does not require the prior approval of the competent authority. This approach is consistent with Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/20, which establishes the requirements for ground handling training applicable to a CAT operator of complex motorpowered aeroplanes performing self-handling. Regulation (EU) 2025/20 does not require any prior approval of any element of the operator’s management system, as organisations providing ground handling services operate under a declaration regime. [applicable from 27 March 2028 — ED Decision 2025/008/R]