GMGuidance material
GM6 Article 2(2)Scope
ORGANISATIONS OUTSIDE THE SCOPE OF COMMISSION DELEGATED REGULATION (EU) 2025/20 THAT OPERATE GSE AROUND THE AIRCRAFT
(a)Organisations that move GSE to and from the aircraft or connect GSE to the aircraft to complete their tasks but are outside the scope of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/20 are not required to declare their activities. However, as the operation of GSE is included in the scope of the Regulation, it is subject to oversight by the competent authority responsible for the oversight of the safe provision of GH services at the aerodrome of operation. The GSE and its operation are subject to compliance with the safety and maintenance requirements of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/20.
(b)Examples of GH services that may use GSE in close proximity to the aircraft: aircraft interior cleaning and inflight services.
(c)GSE moved to and from the aircraft for aircraft maintenance purposes is covered by Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014.
GM · GM6 Article 2(2) — Regulations (EU) 2025/23 and 2025/24 · ED Decision 2025/007/R · Ground Handling Easy Access Rules · EAR revision 5 Nov 2025