Don't miss the new IATA Ground Operations Symposium 2008!
12-14 May, 2008 in Kuala Lumpur
The IATA Ground Handling Council (IGHC) is the major forum of international ground handling executives. The council brings together over 400 organisations providing or purchasing ground handling services to airlines worldwide. Membership is available to:
- IATA Airline Members as well as non-members and their ground handling subsidiaries;
- Airport and Government authorities providing ground handling services;
- Other companies and persons providing ground handling services.
Contributing to the development of standards
IGHC members have the unique opportunity to participate in the standards setting process for ground handling. For example, the Recommended Practices set out in the IATA Airport Handling Manual are developed by IGHC working groups.
Annual IGHC Meeting
The IGHC 21st Annual Meeting will be held on the 12th of May, 2008 in Kuala Lumpur in conjunction with the IATA Ground Operations Symposium 2008.
The IGHC meetings held annually bring together some 600 delegates in a programme rich in information sharing and networking opportunities.
IGHC meetings address issues ranging from the use and development of the IATA Standard Ground Handling Agreement (the SGHA), to airlines/airport security, impact of deregulation on ground handling, automation, cost management, airside safety…
The event includes an exhibition featuring the latest innovations from the ground handling and airport community in addition to highly focused interactive workshops.
Special Working Groups
IGHC has an ongoing programme of three working groups which members may elect to participate in. Their objectives are to develop policies and recommendations on a number of topical ground handling subjects:
Summary of benefits of IGHC membership
Unique networking opportunity with new business contacts and existing customers.
- Excellent channel for promotion of your company with the use of the IATA Ground Handling Council Logo and the Interactive Directory
- Active participation in the development of Ground Handling standards
How to Join the IGHC
To become a member of the IATA Ground Handling Council, you must register by completing the online application form.
Membership fees
- One-off joining fee: US$1000
- Annual membership fee: US$2000.
Membership includes registration fees for the attendance of participants at the Annual Meeting and the Ground Operations Symposium held in conjunction with the annual meeting of the IGHC.
Once your application has been accepted and processed you will receive confirmation of your membership and information on the IGHC programme of meetings and activities.