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25th IGHC Ground Handling Conference

6-9 May
Prague, Czech Republic

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25th IGHC Ground Handling Conference

The 25th IGHC Ground Handling Conference will bring together some 650 delegates in a program rich in information sharing and networking opportunities. Issues to be addressed range from the use and development of the IATA Standard Ground Handling Agreement (SGHA), to airlines/airport security, impact of deregulation on ground handling, automation, cost management and airside safety.

Date and Location

May 6 - May 9, 2012
Prague, Czech Republic
Hilton Hotel
Pobrezni 1, 186 00

Event designed for: Open to all

The event includes an exhibition featuring the latest innovations from the ground handling and airport community in addition to highly focused interactive workshops.

Final agenda (pdf)

Program Highlights

IATA's vision on Ground Operations

  • New ground handling governance structure within IATA
  • Integration of Cargo into the Ground Operations governance structure
  • Voting on AHM changes including SGHA

Enhancing safety and improving performance

  • Cooperation with regulators and industry groups
  • New developments in ISAGO and its future
  • Ground Damage Database (GDDB) - data driven decisions and measurable improvements of ground operation performance
  • How the risk profile can be used to airlines and GSP's advantage

Round table discussions

  • Benefits of integrating ground handling operational requirements into the basic design of airport
  • Integration of the three IATA major ground safety initiatives: ISAGO, IGOM and GDDB
  • Should new provisions be added to the SGHA in order to provide remedy for GSP's if  airlines do not pay their accounts, either due to insolvency or other reasons?
  • Regulatory control of ground operations and introduction of an AOC-like licensing for GSP's
  • Does the cost of service affect quality?

Workshops

  • ITDI Training strategy -  IATA Aviation Professionals
  • Brainstorming session and customer feedback on improving the current product delivery of AHM and IGOM
  • Learn more about ISAGO, IGOM, GDDB and RM initiatives and get involved in those programs

Last Chance to Register for the 25th IGHC Ground Handling Conference!

Groups Fees
IGHC members, IATA member airlines & Strategic Partners* Two complimentary seats**
IGHC members, IATA member airlines & Strategic Partners: ADDITIONAL delegates $1680
Others $1980

 

* Only Strategic Partners involved in the Ramp Services & Airside Safety area can benefit from the complimentary passes

** To register your company’s two free delegates, please use the discount codes which you will receive from iataighc@worldtek.com, after renewing and completing payment of your 2012 membership fees.  

 

SGHA-SLA Workshop: 10-12 May 2012, Prague

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