Bengaluru Airport honoured at ACI Asia-Pacific and Middle East Safety Awards 2026

Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR Airport) has been honoured with the Diamond Award, the highest distinction at the Airports Council International (ACI) Asia‑Pacific & Middle East Safety Recognition Awards 2026.

Key Highlights:
- Runway Safety Leadership: Recognition of BLR’s Runway Safety Team (RST) and its indigenous Runway Safety Maturity Matrix.
- Innovative Practices: Hotspot mitigation, advanced Foreign Object Debris (FOD) management, and enhanced pilot awareness programmes.
- Collaborative Approach: Data‑driven, ecosystem‑wide safety culture embedding resilience into daily operations.
- Industry Endorsement: ACI praised BLR’s proactive safety excellence as vital for passenger trust and operational reliability.

Voices from Leadership:
- Girish Nair, COO, BLR Airport: “Safety must be embedded into the everyday functioning of the entire airport ecosystem. This recognition reflects the maturity of BLR Airport’s safety framework and our continued focus on resilient, globally benchmarked operations.”

- Stefano Baronci, DG, ACI Asia‑Pacific & Middle East: “Safe operations and runway management are critical to maintain traveller trust. I congratulate the winners for their commitment to safety excellence.”

Impact:
This award reinforces BLR Airport’s position as one of India’s leading aviation gateways, committed to globally benchmarked safety, operational excellence, and long‑term resilience.