ORGH.MGM.220 Software used for the provision of ground handling services

SOFTWARE

(a)Any of the software used by the GH organisation to provide GH services is in the scope of point ORGH.MGM.220 if its malfunction would endanger the safety of a flight. The following list of activities or processes for which software is used is not exhaustive:

(1)departure control;

(2)turnaround coordination;

(3)deicing/antiicing documentation or management of holdover time tables;

(4)ramp resource planning;

(5)driving and operation of autonomous vehicles;

(6)baggage and cargo sorting, and processing/preparation of baggage and cargo for loading;

(7)processing and documentation of cargo or dangerous goods or completion of load control documentation.

(b)Before using new software, it is recommended that the GH organisation ensure, when feasible, that it has been properly tested for use in an aviation environment, is robust enough for use in daily operation and does not pose a risk to the safety of operations.

(c)Testing the software is recommended to ensure that it is fully functional following updates.

AUTHORISED PERSONS The term ‘authorised persons’ is used in relation to the following, in compliance with the applicable data protection requirements:

(a)GSE maintenance,

(b)safety management,

(c)training,

(d)cybersecurity,

(e)inspection or occurrence investigation.