Menzies Aviation Secures 15-Year Ground Handling Licence at Bengaluru Airport

10 Feb 2026 CW Team

Menzies Aviation, a global provider of ground and cargo handling services, will operate under the terms of the licence and is expected to coordinate closely with airport authorities and airline customers. The company intends to introduce standardised procedures and invest in staff training and technology to align operations with prevailing safety and service norms. The entry of an international handler is likely to increase competition among service providers and offer airlines additional choices for ground operations.

The licence is set to influence service quality and operational resilience at Kempegowda International Airport by broadening the pool of trained personnel and equipment available for daily operations. Airlines may benefit from improved scheduling predictability and more efficient passenger flows at peak times, while ground operations may see tighter integration between baggage handling, catering and aircraft servicing functions. The company has indicated that it will focus on process optimisation and safety management as priorities during the initial phase of operations.

The airport operator welcomed the award as a step towards enhancing capacity and service levels, and stakeholders noted the potential for strengthened partnerships across the aviation chain. Observers expect the arrangement to support the airport's growth trajectory by providing complementary handling capacity and operational expertise. The licence covers a decade and a half and will be a test of long-term operational planning by the company and its partners.

Menzies Aviation has secured a 15-year ground handling licence at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru, marking an expansion of third-party service providers at the facility. The licence grants the company the authority to provide ramp handling, passenger services and cargo handling across multiple airline operators, subject to applicable regulatory approvals. The agreement positions the company to deploy resources and processes aimed at improving operational efficiency and reducing aircraft turnaround times at the airport. Menzies Aviation, a global provider of ground and cargo handling services, will operate under the terms of the licence and is expected to coordinate closely with airport authorities and airline customers. The company intends to introduce standardised procedures and invest in staff training and technology to align operations with prevailing safety and service norms. The entry of an international handler is likely to increase competition among service providers and offer airlines additional choices for ground operations. The licence is set to influence service quality and operational resilience at Kempegowda International Airport by broadening the pool of trained personnel and equipment available for daily operations. Airlines may benefit from improved scheduling predictability and more efficient passenger flows at peak times, while ground operations may see tighter integration between baggage handling, catering and aircraft servicing functions. The company has indicated that it will focus on process optimisation and safety management as priorities during the initial phase of operations. The airport operator welcomed the award as a step towards enhancing capacity and service levels, and stakeholders noted the potential for strengthened partnerships across the aviation chain. Observers expect the arrangement to support the airport's growth trajectory by providing complementary handling capacity and operational expertise. The licence covers a decade and a half and will be a test of long-term operational planning by the company and its partners.

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