Bengaluru, 3 Feb

Menzies Aviation has secured a 15-year licence to provide ground handling services here at Kempegowda International Airport (BLR), reinforcing its presence at one of India’s busiest aviation hubs, airport officials said on Tuesday.

The licence, awarded by Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL), will take effect from 1 April, 2026, with operations beginning after regulatory approvals.

The award builds on Menzies Aviation’s 15 years at BLR Airport, where it delivers air cargo services for global and domestic carriers. Under the new licence, the company will provide ground handling services across Terminals 1 and 2, covering passenger, ramp and baggage operations, enabling integrated ground and cargo services.

BLR Airport is a key gateway for South Asia and among the country’s busiest airports, handling over 43 million passengers annually and recording growth in domestic and international traffic, BIAL said.

As part of the agreement, Menzies will roll out a local recruitment programme, adding around 1,000 employees over the first three years and expanding its existing cargo workforce of about 1,700 locally. All recruits will undergo training aligned with the company’s safety standards.

Menzies will invest more than USD 9.2 million to modernise ground support equipment, including introducing electric GSE as part of its sustainability strategy.

“We are pleased to onboard Menzies Aviation as our ground handling partner,” BIAL Chief Operating Officer Girish Nair said.