Menzies Aviation secures 15‑year ground handling license at Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru

Menzies Aviation, a leading global service partner to airports and airlines, has been awarded a 15-year ground handling license by Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL).

Key Highlights
- Effective Date: 1 April 2026 (pending regulatory approvals).
- Scope: Full suite of ground handling services across Terminals 1 & 2 – passenger, ramp, and baggage operations.
- Expansion: Builds on Menzies’ 15+ years of cargo operations at BLR.
- Recruitment: ~1,000 new employees to be hired in the first three years, adding to the existing 1,700-strong cargo team.
- Investment: Over US$9.2 million in modernising and standardising ground support equipment (GSE), including electric GSE to support sustainability goals.
- Strategic Importance: BLR Airport handles 43+ million passengers annually, making it one of India’s busiest and fastest-growing aviation hubs.

Leadership Voices
- Charles Wyley, EVP Middle East, Africa & Asia, Menzies Aviation:
> “Securing this 15-year license at one of India’s fastest-growing airports is an important step in strengthening our presence in a region experiencing exceptional aviation growth.”

- Girish Nair, COO, BIAL:
> “Menzies’ strong safety culture and global best practices align closely with our standards. This partnership will further strengthen safe, efficient, and seamless ground handling operations at BLR Airport.”

This move positions Menzies to deliver integrated ground handling and cargo solutions, reinforcing BLR Airport’s ambition to be a world-class aviation hub.