Ground handling is becoming more complex and the margin for error is shrinking, IATA’s Director Ground Operations Monika Mejstrikova said at the 38th IATA Ground Handling Conference in Cairo .
She also warned that the sector is facing growing pressure from demand, infrastructure constraints, workforce challenges and geopolitical instability.
“Ground handling is not a support function. It is a critical pillar of safe and reliable aviation,” Mejstrikova said. “No aircraft moves
