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Aviation Terminology Reference

Ground Handling & Aviation Glossary

Comprehensive glossary of aviation ground handling terms, abbreviations, and industry terminology used at airports worldwide

Quick Answer: This glossary covers 100+ aviation ground handling terms including SGHA (Standard Ground Handling Agreement), GSE (Ground Support Equipment), DGCA (Directorate General of Civil Aviation), ULD (Unit Load Device), AHM (Airport Handling Manual), NOTOC (Notification to Captain), and other essential terminology used in airport operations, ramp handling, cargo processing, and aviation safety.

A

ACMI — Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, Insurance. A type of wet lease where an airline provides aircraft with crew to another operator. Bali Ground Handling provides handling for ACMI operations at DPS.

AEP — Aerodrome Emergency Plan. The airport’s comprehensive emergency response plan covering aircraft accidents, bomb threats, and natural disasters at DPS.

AFQRJOS — Aviation Fuel Quality Requirements for Jointly Operated Systems. International standard for aviation fuel quality that Pertamina follows at DPS.

AHM — Airport Handling Manual. IATA publication defining ground handling procedures and standards globally. Basis for our service delivery at DPS.

AIP — Aeronautical Information Publication. Official document containing all information essential for air navigation, including DPS aerodrome data.

AOG — Aircraft On Ground. Urgent maintenance situation where an aircraft cannot fly until repairs are completed. Our technical services coordinate AOG response at DPS.

APU — Auxiliary Power Unit. Self-contained engine providing electrical and pneumatic power when main engines are shut down during ground time.

ARFF — Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting. DPS maintains ICAO Category 9 ARFF capability.

ASU — Air Start Unit. GSE providing compressed air for aircraft engine starting. Part of our GSE fleet.

ATC — Air Traffic Control. Manages aircraft movements in the air and on the ground at DPS via Ngurah Rai Tower and Bali Approach.

AVSEC — Aviation Security. The security program governing access control, screening, and threat prevention at airports per CASR Part 175.

B-C

BEW — Basic Empty Weight. The weight of the aircraft without payload, fuel, or crew. Starting point for load control calculations.

CASR — Civil Aviation Safety Regulations. Indonesian aviation regulations issued by DGCA, covering all aspects of civil aviation including ground handling requirements under Part 174.

CG — Center of Gravity. Critical parameter in aircraft loading, calculated by load control to ensure the aircraft is balanced within approved limits.

Chocks-On/Off — The moment wheel chocks are placed (arrival) or removed (departure), marking the official start and end of an aircraft’s ground time.

CLS — Computerized Load Sheet. The primary flight safety document produced by load control, confirming the aircraft’s weight and balance compliance.

D-F

DCS — Departure Control System. Computer system managing check-in, boarding, and load control. We operate ALTEA, SITA eDCS, and GoNow systems at DPS.

DGCA — Directorate General of Civil Aviation. Indonesian aviation regulatory authority issuing ground handling licenses and oversight. Our licensing authority per CASR Part 174.

DGR — Dangerous Goods Regulations. IATA manual governing the transport of hazardous materials by air. Our cargo team is DGR certified.

DOW — Dry Operating Weight. Aircraft weight including crew but excluding fuel and payload.

DPS — IATA airport code for Ngurah Rai International Airport, Bali. ICAO code: WADD. See our airport guide.

E-CD — Electronic Customs Declaration. Required digital customs form for all international arrivals in Indonesia. See customs guide.

FBO — Fixed Base Operator. Facility providing services for general/business aviation. Bali Ground Handling provides FBO-equivalent services at DPS.

FOD — Foreign Object Debris. Any object on the ramp that could damage aircraft. FOD prevention is a core element of ramp safety.

G-L

GPU — Ground Power Unit. GSE providing electrical power (28VDC/115VAC 400Hz) to aircraft while on the ground, allowing APU shutdown. Part of our GSE fleet.

GSE — Ground Support Equipment. All specialized vehicles and machinery used for aircraft servicing, from pushback tractors to belt loaders. See our GSE page.

IATA — International Air Transport Association. Global airline industry body that develops standards including SGHA and AHM used in ground handling.

ICAO — International Civil Aviation Organization. UN agency setting global aviation standards and recommended practices (SARPs).

ILS — Instrument Landing System. Precision approach aid at DPS, CAT I on both runway 09 and 27 approaches.

ISAGO — IATA Safety Audit for Ground Operations. International safety audit program for ground handling companies.

LIR — Loading Instruction Report. Document from load control to ramp team specifying cargo/baggage distribution per compartment.

LMC — Last Minute Change. Any change to passenger count, baggage, or cargo after the initial load sheet, requiring load control recalculation.

M-R

MICE — Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibitions. Major industry vertical we serve through MICE ground handling at DPS.

MTOW — Maximum Takeoff Weight. The maximum certified weight at which an aircraft is allowed to take off. Critical parameter in load control.

NOTOC — Notification to Captain. Document informing the flight crew of special cargo, dangerous goods, or live animals loaded on their aircraft.

OCC — Operations Control Center. Airline hub managing flight operations. Our Operations Control Center at DPS coordinates ground handling activities 24/7.

PCO — Professional Conference Organizer. Companies managing MICE events that we support with airport logistics.

PSU — Passenger Service Unit. Overhead panel containing reading lights, air vents, oxygen masks, and call buttons.

S-Z

SGHA — Standard Ground Handling Agreement. IATA contractual framework defining ground handling services. Basis for all our airline service agreements.

SID/STAR — Standard Instrument Departure / Standard Terminal Arrival Route. Published flight procedures for departing and arriving aircraft at DPS.

SMS — Safety Management System. Systematic approach to managing safety risks required by DGCA regulations for all aviation organizations.

STD/STA — Scheduled Time of Departure / Arrival. Published flight schedule times against which ground handling performance is measured.

Turnaround — The complete process of servicing an aircraft between arrival and next departure, coordinating all ground handling activities simultaneously.

ULD — Unit Load Device. Pallets and containers used to load baggage, cargo, and mail on aircraft. Managed by our cargo and ramp teams.

VOA — Visa on Arrival. Most common entry visa for tourists visiting Indonesia through DPS. See customs and immigration guide.

WADD — ICAO airport code for Ngurah Rai International Airport, Bali. IATA code: DPS.

ZFW — Zero Fuel Weight. Maximum aircraft weight excluding usable fuel, a critical structural limit in load planning.

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