Girish Nair, COO, BIAL, Charles Wyley, EVP Middle East, Africa & Asia, Menzies Aviation, and Bhaskar Anand Rao, CFO, BIAL, with the signed declaration.
Bengaluru: Menzies Aviation, the leading service partner to the world’s airports and airlines, has been awarded a 15-year licence to provide ground handling services at the Kempegowda International Airport in the city.
The licence, awarded by the Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL), is effective 1 April 2026, with operations expected to commence immediately upon securing the required regulatory approvals.
Menzies Aviation has an over-15-year presence at KIA, where it has delivered air cargo services supporting global and domestic carriers. Under the new licence, the company will provide a full suite of ground handling services across Terminals 1 and 2, including passenger, ramp, and baggage operations.
As part of the agreement, Menzies will launch a local recruitment programme, with approximately 1,000 new employees expected to join the business during the first three years, expanding its existing 1,700‑strong cargo team.
The new hires will be given comprehensive training aligned with Menzies Aviation’s global safety and operational standards.
Menzies will also invest more than US$9.2 million to modernise and standardise its ground support equipment (GSE) at KIA, including the introduction of electric GSE as part of its long‑term sustainability strategy.
This aligns with BIAL’s own ambitions, and supports a shared commitment to de-carbonisation and operational efficiency.
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