Ground Handling Contracting & SLAs

Elevate Your Ground Handling Operations with Expert Contracting Solutions

Optimise Operations, Cut Costs, and Drive Performance

Are you an airline, ground handler, or airport authority looking to streamline operations, reduce costs, ensure global compliance, and maximise performance from your supply chain?

Our specialised contracting solutions simplify the complexities of aviation agreements, delivering clarity, efficiency, and results at every stage of the process. We work closely with you to negotiate better terms, enhance service levels, and build long-term, high-performing partnerships.

We specialise in developing and negotiating contracts and SLAs for Ground Handling, Cargo, Cabin Cleaning, PRM, and Crew Transport, ensuring cost-effective, high-quality, and compliant service delivery across all key operational areas.

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Our Services

  • We specialise in IATA-standard (AHM 810) ground handling and service agreements between airlines and Ground Handling Service Providers (GHSPs). Our expert team ensures every contract is industry-compliant, strategically structured, and aligned with your operational and financial objectives.

  • We take a fresh, innovative and results-driven approach to SLA development, designing clear, measurable agreements that align stakeholder expectations, enhance service delivery, and drive accountability. Our SLAs are structured to deliver your front line performance objectives while ensuring compliance with industry standards.

  • From initial documentation to final negotiation, we guide the development of ground handling licenses that comply with regulatory standards and ensure mutual benefits for both parties.

Why Partner with Us?

  • Cost Benchmarking

    We analyse global aviation costs, providing insights to keep you competitive, efficient, and informed. Our data-driven approach helps identify cost-saving opportunities, fix cost leakage, and optimise financial performance.

  • Detailed Documentation

    Eliminate ambiguity with clear, precise, and comprehensive documentation tailored to meet technical, operational, and industry conformance requirements. Our expertly crafted documents ensure seamless contract enforcement, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency.

  • Strategic Advice & RFP Management

    From expert guidance to full RFP management, we help you navigate the procurement process, secure optimal terms, and forge the right partnerships for your business success. Our strategic approach ensures competitive bidding, cost efficiency, and alignment with your operational goals.

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How Our Approach Works in Practice

We recently supported a major international airline in transforming its global ground handling strategy. The project focused on reducing operational costs, consolidating suppliers, and improving service performance across their network.

See how a structured, five-phase approach to contracting and SLAs delivered real results.

Key Benefits

Optimised Costs
Cut costs effectively with industry benchmarking, strategic negotiation, and optimised contracting, ensuring maximum efficiency and value for your operations.

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Global Synergies
Achieve seamless alignment with global standards, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and operational synergy across all touchpoints.

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Stronger Negotiating Position
Leverage our industry expertise and market insights to secure the best terms, optimise contracts, and strengthen your competitive edge in negotiations.

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Clear Baseline Requirements
Define essential ground handling standards to ensure consistency, reliability, and operational efficiency across all services.

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Enhanced Service Levels & Performance Management
We take a results-driven approach to SLA development, creating clear, measurable agreements that align expectations, enhance service delivery, drive accountability, and ensure industry compliance.

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Balanced Approach
We take a balanced approach to commercial work, leveraging airline and ground handling expertise to deliver fair, effective, and industry-informed solutions for all parties.

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Unlock New Levels of Efficiency and Profitability

Your Operational Success is Our Priority. By choosing our contracting solutions, you’re not just reducing costs—you’re positioning your business for scalable growth, operational alignment, and regulatory compliance. Our expertise helps you transform ground handling agreements, optimise costs, and enhance service delivery across every touchpoint in the aviation industry. Reach out today to see how we can elevate your operations.

Awards, Memberships, & Accreditations

  • Recognition award certificate with a blue and black color scheme, featuring a globe graphic, the year 2021, and the MILES Aviation Consultancy logo. It recognizes Meer Aviation Consulting Ltd Ltd as the most outstanding airline ground handling training course provider in 2021.
  • A certification badge indicating ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management, registered with an orange symbol and a pink section at the bottom labeled "REGISTERED."
  • SAE International logo with blue and dark blue text
  • Blue circular badge for the 2019 International Transport Awards, presented by Miles Aviation Consulting Ltd, recognizing best independent commercial aviation consultancy.
  • CorporateLiveWire 2019 Global Awards badge for Miles Aviation Consulting, winner of the Aviation Consultancy of the Year in the United Kingdom.

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Ready to work together? Talk with one of our industry experts to discuss your company’s needs to see how we can help you

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