The IATA Airport Handling Manual (AHM) has been developed to assist the industry in the provision of safe, effective and quality services at lower cost.
The AHM Supplement - The IATA Ground Operations Manual (IGOM) is now available.
How to get your supplement
It varies according to the product you purchased. If you ordered:
- The book, you will receive an electronic copy of the IGOM
- Either the CD-ROM or the USB key, download the patch from the link entitled "AHM Supplement-IGOM Patch" in the right hand column of this AHM product page.
- The CD-ROM & Book combo, you will receive an electronic copy of the IGOM. Follow the instruction above for the patch
If you have any questions about your AHM Supplement or have not yet received it, please contact Customer Service with your order number.
Key Benefits
- 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
- Also Includes:
- Brand new material - IATA Ground Operations Manual (IGOM) supplement (addendum available in 2012)
- Functional requirements for ground support equipment
- An extensive listing of aircraft doors and ground servicing points by aircraft type
- Standard Ground Handling Agreements (SGHA for 2008, 2004, 2003, 1998, 1993)
- Load Control Working Group explanatory material for AHM 565
- AHM 830 charge note now available as a fillable form
- Complete update of AHM 565 EDP System Semi Permanent Data - fillable forms and explanatory material
- Complete update of AHM 640 Guidelines for an Airside Line Operations Safety Asssessment (LOSA)
- For new sections in Chapter 4 - Aircraft Handling and Loading
Based on AHM content, we also offer Guideman Hand Signals for Ground Support Equipment & Ground Flight Deck Communication Hand Signals posters.