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How Business Aviation Handling Works: Ramp Services Explained
Marshalling, GPU power, de-icing, lavatory service, and fuel uplift coordination.
BY AIR Aviation Intelligence Team•PUBLISHED: September 2026•LAST VERIFIED: September 2026
1. Aircraft Arrival & Ramp Services
Upon touchdown, marshallers guide the aircraft to its assigned apron position. Ground power units (GPU) provide 28V DC or 115V AC electricity while engines cool, conserving onboard APU fuel.