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REPORT 2018
            1.9                                                                                                                    Certifications                                                                               ISO

                                                                                                                                   ΙSO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 22000:2005
            Assurance of quality of service                                                                                        Goldair Handling adopts and certifies an Integrated Quality,                   HACCP         9001
                                                                                                                                   Environmental, and Food Safety Management System for “the
                                                                                                                                   provision of Ground Handling Services for Aircraft, Passengers,                 22000
            The sector in which Goldair Handling is active is characterised by high technology and quality requirements, as well as fierce competition.   Freight and Mail”, in accordance with the standards EN ISO
            Therefore, the Company’s application of certified management systems satisfying the requirements of international standards is a significant   9001:2015, EN ISO 14001:2015, and EN ISO 22000:2005. Through   ISO
            factor for maintaining its competitive advantage and for its momentum and continued growth.                            these certifications, the Company undertakes to comply with all the   14001
                                                                                                                                   procedures defined by the Quality, Environmental and Food Safety
                                                                                                                                   standards.


                                                                                                                                   ΙΑΤΑ-ISAGO
                                                 Goldair Handling                                                                  In 2009, Goldair Handling became the first Greek ground handling
                                       effectively manages the quality                                                             company to obtain international certification IATA-ISAGO (IATA
                                                                                                                                   Safety Audit for Ground Operations Program) for the services
                                                   of its services:                                                                it provides. The aim  of  the  certification is the improvement of
                                                                                                                                   operational safety in ground services and the reduction of damage
                                                                                                                                   to aircraft and ground service equipment.


                                                                                                                                   Regulated Agent
                                                                                                                                   Goldair Handling has developed strict procedures and is certified
                                                                                                                                   as a Regulated Agent for the 3 Cargo Stations and the 18 outstation
                                                                                                                                   airports where it handles cargo and mail, in accordance with
                                                                                                                                   the National Civil Aviation Security Regulation. This certification
                                                                                                                                   is granted by the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA), once it
                                                                                                                                   has approved the Company’s Security Programme for each area
                                                                                                                                   where cargo and mail handling is conducted, and is required for the
                                                                                                                                   transport of cargo on aircraft carrying out flights within the territory
                                                                                                                                   of the European Union.
                   Developing policies              Constant auditing                   Revising
                     and procedures                  and assessment               and improving policies                           More information related to investments on the part of the Company
                 throughout the breadth               of the results                 and procedures                                in Cargo Stations for 2018 under “6.2 Cargo Station Security” in Chapter
                     of its operations            of the implementation                 whenever                                   “6 Health and Safety Management”.
                      and ensuring                   of the Integrated             deemed necessary
                  their implementation            Management System                                                                AEOF: Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) - Full
                                                                                                                                   Certificate
                                                                                                                                   Goldair Handling holds an Authorised Economic Operator (AEO)
                                                                                                                                   - Full (AEOF) Certificate. Companies holding this certification
                                                                                                                                   are reliable business partners in the international supply chain
                                                                                                                                   and are entitled to specific benefits, depending on the type of
            Integrated Management System                                                                                           certificate they hold. The main advantages of this certificate involve
            Through the Integrated Management System, the Company continuously monitors the flow of the services it provides and effectively   the reduction of administrative costs, simplification of customs
            responds to any problems that might arise, taking corrective actions immediately. All employees also undergo relevant training on all   procedures, acceleration of cargo and mail flows, improvement
            individual topics of the Integrated Management System.                                                                 and strengthening of customers’ trust and, consequently, increased
            Fully aligned with the principle of prevention, the Company implemented scheduled internal inspections, checking the operation of the   efficiency and competitiveness.
            Integrated Management System. In this context, Goldair Handling developed the AuditUp application, aiming at the electronic monitoring of
            internal audits, the monitoring of non-compliance and the dispatch of notifications pertaining to inspections.         Known Supplier of Airport Supplies Security
            During 2018, a total of 44 internal inspections were carried out throughout the Company’s operational and administrative units. In addition   Programme
            to internal audits, during 2018, Goldair Handling underwent 170 external audits by airlines, airport authorities and auditing firms, thus   During  2018,  Goldair Handling  was certified  for the  Athens
            strengthening the continuous monitoring and evaluation of the Integrated Management System.                            International Airport as a Known Supplier of Airport Supplies,
            Moreover, as a result of the monitoring of the Integrated Management System, the Company issued 3 new corporate manuals and carried   complying with the security measures defined by the Airport and
            out 28 revisions to existing manuals.                                                                                  the applicable legislation.


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