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Airport Handling Manual (AHM)

33rd edition includes the 2nd Edition of the IATA Ground Operations Manual (IGOM)

The Airport Handling Manual (AHM) is your definitive source for the latest industry-approved standards covering all facets of safe and efficient airport operations. It includes the NEW 2013 Standard Ground Handling Agreement (SGHA).

Please scroll down to purchase your copy.

Key Benefits

The AHM is 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, passenger handling

Also Included:

  • NEW 2013 Standard Ground Handling Agreement (SGHA) as well as 2008, 2004, 2003, 1998, 1993
  • Updated IATA Ground Operations Manual (IGOM) supplement (addendum available in 2013)
  • NEW! Guidelines for calculating Ground Support Equipment (GSE) exhaust emissions
  • An extensive listing of aircraft doors and ground servicing points by aircraft type

Guideman Hand Signals for Ground Support Equipment & Ground Flight Deck Communication Hand Signals posters also available, see below for more information.

How to get your IGOM (2nd Edition) supplement

The IATA Ground Operations Manual (IGOM) supplement is available in Q1 2013.

The table below gives an overview of how you can acquire your copy of IGOM. Please note that if you purchased the CD-ROM & Book combo, you will receive both formats (PDF & patch). 

AHM Format Supplement Format How to get your updated IGOM (as of Q1 2013)
Book PDF If you have not yet received it, please contact Customer Service with your order number.
CD-ROM Patch

For 33rd Edition: Download the patch "AHM 33rd Ed. Supplement-IGOM Patch".

We also recommend downloading the "AHM 33rd Ed. Quick reference patch installment guide (PDF)".

For 32nd Edition: Download the patch "AHM 32nd Ed. Supplement-IGOM Patch"

We also recommend downloading the "AHM 32nd Ed. Quick reference patch installment guide (PDF)".

USB

Airport Handling Manual CD-ROM & USB Key

The AHM CD-ROM & USB Key combines the full content of the IATA Airport Handling Manual (AHM) including the industry known toolbox:

  • Fillable forms (MS Word & MS Excel) integrated within the AHM sections
  • Specific AHM sections in PDF printable format integrated within the AHM sections
  • Animated marshalling signals
  • Customizable favorite tabs for most-used chapters.

    Designed for

    • Airlines
    • Ground handling companies
    • Airports including load controllers
    • Regulatory bodies & government agencies
    • Cargo agents/forwarders
    • Contracting companies
    • Stock agents
    • Training organizations
    • Travel agents
    • System Providers
    Product Details
    Media: Airport Handling Manual (AHM) - Book & CD-ROM
    Edition: 33
    Language: English
    Regular Price: US$ 1119
    Product Details
    Media: Airport Handling Manual (AHM) - Book
    Edition: 33
    Language: English
    Regular Price: US$ 549
    Product Details
    Media: Airport Handling Manual (AHM) - USB Key
    Edition: 33
    Language: English
    Regular Price: US$ 699
    Product Details
    Media: Airport Handling Manual (AHM) - CD-ROM
    Edition: 33
    Language: English
    Regular Price: US$ 694
    Product Details
    Media: Guideman Hand Signals for Ground Support Equipment - Poster
    Edition: 2002
    Language: English
    Regular Price: US$24
    Product Details
    Media: Ground Flight Deck Communication Hand Signals - Poster
    Edition: 2002
    Language: English
    Regular Price: US$24

    Additional information

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