BLR Airport is a key aviation gateway for South Asia and one of India’s busiest airports
Menzies Aviation, the leading service partner to the world’s airports and airlines, has been awarded a 15-year license to provide ground handling services at Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR Airport), one of India’s fastest‑growing airports for both domestic and international traffic.
The license, awarded by Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL), is effective from 1 April 2026, with operations expected to commence immediately upon securing required regulatory approvals, according to a press statement.
The award builds on Menzies Aviation’s more than 15-year presence at BLR Airport, where it has delivered air cargo services supporting global and domestic carriers. Under the new license, the company will provide a full suite of ground handling services across Terminals 1 and 2, including passenger, ramp, and baggage operations, enabling airline customers to benefit from integrated ground and cargo services at the airport.
Aviation gateway
BLR Airport is a key aviation gateway for South Asia and one of India’s busiest airports, handling more than 43mn passengers annually and continuing to see strong growth in both domestic and international traffic.
Menzies will also invest more than US$ 9.2mn to modernise and standardise its ground support equipment (GSE) at BLR Airport, including the introduction of electric GSE as part of its long‑term sustainability strategy. This aligns with BIAL’s own ambitions, reflected across the airport campus, and supports a shared commitment to decarbonisation and operational efficiency.
Integrated ground handling
“We are proud to deepen our partnership with BIAL by delivering integrated ground handling and cargo solutions for our airline customers,” commented Charles Wyley, EVP Middle East, Africa & Asia, Menzies Aviation.
“We are confident this partnership will further strengthen safe, efficient, and seamless ground handling operations at BLR Airport, support our long-term growth and sustainability ambitions, and deliver consistent value to our airline partners and passengers, reinforcing our vision of becoming a world-class aviation hub,” assured Girish Nair, Chief Operating Officer, Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL).
