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Menzies Aviation has secured a 15-year ground handling licence at Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru, strengthening its presence at one of India's busiest airports. The licence, awarded by Bangalore International Airport Limited, will come into effect from 1 April 2026, subject to regulatory approvals. Menzies will provide passenger, ramp and baggage handling services across both terminals. The company plans to invest over USD 9.2 million in equipment and hire around 1,000 employees, building on its long-standing cargo operations at the airport.
Menzies Aviation has been awarded a 15-year licence to provide ground handling services at Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru. The decision was announced by Bangalore International Airport Limited, marking a significant expansion of Menzies' operational role at the airport. The licence is scheduled to take effect from 1 April 2026, once all regulatory approvals are in place. Advertisement
Under the agreement, Menzies will deliver a full range of ground handling services, including passenger handling, ramp operations and baggage management, across Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. This will allow airlines operating at the airport to access both ground handling and cargo services through a single service provider.
Menzies has been present at Bengaluru airport for more than 15 years through its cargo handling operations. The new licence builds on this long-standing association and reflects the company's intent to deepen its engagement at major Indian aviation hubs. The airport currently handles more than 43 million passengers annually, with steady growth in domestic and international traffic.
As part of the licence commitments, Menzies plans to invest over USD 9.2 million in new ground support equipment. A portion of this investment will be directed towards electric and low-emission equipment, aligning with the airport's sustainability goals and broader efforts to improve operational efficiency.
The company also plans to recruit around 1,000 new employees over the first three years of operations under the licence. These additions will complement Menzies' existing workforce of approximately 1,700 cargo staff at the airport. New recruits are expected to undergo training in line with the company's global safety and service standards.
Airport officials noted that Menzies' international experience in ground handling is expected to support service quality, safety and reliability as passenger volumes continue to rise. The move also comes amid wider changes in India's ground handling sector, where airports are restructuring service contracts to meet growing traffic and regulatory requirements.
Source PTI
FAQ
Q1. What ground handling licence has Menzies Aviation secured at Bengaluru airport?
Menzies Aviation has secured a long-term, 15-year ground handling licence at Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru. The licence has been awarded by Bangalore International Airport Limited and is scheduled to come into effect from 1 April 2026, subject to the receipt of all required regulatory approvals. This marks a major expansion of Menzies' role at one of India's busiest aviation hubs.
Q2. What services will Menzies provide under the new licence?
Under the agreement, Menzies will provide comprehensive ground handling services, including passenger handling, ramp operations and baggage handling. These services will be delivered across both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, enabling airlines to rely on a single provider for integrated ground and cargo handling operations at the airport.
Q3. How does this licence build on Menzies' existing presence at the airport?
Menzies has been operating cargo handling services at Bengaluru airport for over 15 years. The new ground handling licence builds on this long-standing relationship and allows the company to significantly broaden its operational footprint. By combining cargo and ground handling services, Menzies aims to offer airlines operational efficiencies and consistent service standards.
Q4. What investment commitments has Menzies made for this project?
As part of the licence conditions, Menzies plans to invest more than USD 9.2 million in ground support equipment. This includes a focus on electric and low-emission equipment, aligning with sustainability initiatives at the airport and supporting efforts to reduce the carbon footprint of airport operations while improving efficiency.
Q5. What impact will the licence have on employment at Bengaluru airport?
Menzies plans to hire around 1,000 new employees over the first three years of operations under the licence. These hires will add to the company's existing workforce of about 1,700 cargo staff at the airport. The new employees will be trained in line with Menzies' global safety, security and service quality standards.
Q6. Why is this development significant for Bengaluru airport and the wider aviation sector?
Kempegowda International Airport handles over 43 million passengers annually and continues to see growth in both domestic and international traffic. Airport officials expect Menzies' global experience to support higher service quality and operational reliability. The move also reflects broader changes in India's ground handling sector, as airports restructure long-term service contracts to manage rising traffic volumes and evolving regulatory requirements.
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