Marshalling & parking
The aircraft is met, guided to its stand and chocked on arrival.
Ground Handling
Complete ramp and aircraft support
Our ground handling network covers marshalling, power, water, lavatory, baggage and pushback. Whether you need a quick turn or overnight parking, we manage the full sequence so the aircraft is ready on time.
In short
Emerald Aviation coordinates ground handling for business and commercial aircraft through partner handlers worldwide: marshalling, ground power, air start, air conditioning, water and lavatory service, baggage, pushback, towing and parking. One specialist briefs the handler before arrival and stays with the stop until the aircraft departs.
Last reviewed 27 October 2026 by the Emerald operations team
- Availability
- 24/7, every day of the year
- Quote reply
- Within 48 hours, usually sooner
- Coverage
- Partner stations in six regions
- Billing
- One itemised invoice
Overview
The ramp, briefed before you land.
Complete ramp support including marshalling, GPU/ASU/ACU, lavatory and potable water, baggage handling, pushback, towing and secure hangar or overnight parking coordination.
A dedicated team and well-maintained equipment at every station keeps turnarounds smooth and departures on time, for airlines and private aircraft alike. Passengers and crew get a hassle-free experience; you get safety, precision and one point of contact.
What’s included
Everything we arrange for you.
Book ground handling on its own, or as part of a full stop with fuel, handling and permits.
GPU, ASU & ACU
Ground power, air start and air conditioning units arranged for your type.
Water & lavatory
Potable water uplift and lavatory service during the turnaround.
Baggage & cargo
Loading and unloading of passenger baggage and crew bags.
Pushback & towing
Pushback for departure and towing to hangar or remote stands.
Hangar & overnight
Hangar space or secure overnight parking where available.
Who it’s for
Built for the people who fly.
Business jet crews
Quick turns and overnight stops with the ramp ready on arrival.
Charter operators
Consistent handling for passengers who expect a seamless stop.
Airlines on ad-hoc flights
Handling at stations outside the regular network.
Cargo and special flights
Positioning, ferry and special-purpose flights.
How it works
Request to done, in five steps.
One specialist owns your request from the first message to the final invoice.
- 01
Share the schedule
Aircraft, ETA and ETD, passengers and the services you need.
- 02
Handler is briefed
Equipment and staff allocated; any special requests passed on.
- 03
Aircraft is met
Marshalled to stand with GPU and services ready.
- 04
Turnaround runs to plan
Fuel, catering, water and baggage sequenced around your departure time.
- 05
Departure
Pushback coordinated; handling charges itemised on your invoice.
What we need from you
To get started
- Aircraft type and registration
- Airport, ETA and ETD
- Passenger and crew numbers
- Services required on the ramp
- Overnight or hangar needs
What you receive
From Emerald
- Handler name and station contact
- Confirmation of equipment for your type
- Coordination of fuel, catering and transport
- Single point of contact through the stop
- One itemised invoice
Terms you’ll hear
- GPU
- Ground power unit: supplies electrical power to the aircraft while engines are off.
- ASU
- Air start unit: provides compressed air to start the engines when the APU is not used.
- ACU
- Air conditioning unit: cools or heats the cabin on the ground.
Need ground handling?
Send the details and we’ll confirm availability and price, usually within hours.
FAQ
Ground Handling: common questions
Can’t see yours? Call the desk on +91 97733 75525. Someone is always there.
Yes. We coordinate quick turnarounds as well as hangar and overnight parking, with the handler briefed and equipment allocated before you arrive.
Ground power (GPU), air start (ASU), air conditioning (ACU), towbars and pushback, water and lavatory service, steps and baggage equipment, subject to availability at the station.
The local handler on the ramp, with an Emerald specialist coordinating behind the scenes and reachable 24/7 if anything changes.
Yes. Crew transport, passenger transfers and hotels can be added to the same request through our ad-hoc services.
Handling, airport and third-party charges are itemised on a single invoice from Emerald, with supporting documents attached.
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