Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL), as part of its ongoing commitment to operational excellence and safety, today announced a plan for the upgrading of its runway. The work will be carried out in a phased manner in certain parts, involving closure of the runway and in other parts, partial closure of facilities without any impact on airport operations. The closure will be applicable between 10.30 to 17:00 from 19 February to 30 April 2017. The balance activities will be carried out … [Read more...] about Bangalore Int’l announces runway upgrades ahead of second runway in 2019
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Bengaluru airport launches skills development programme
Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) has launched a skills development programme for cargo handling staff at the Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru (KIAB). Under the directive of the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA), BIAL in collaboration with its cargo partner Menzies Aviation Bobba Bangalore Pvt Ltd. (MABB), introduced this initiative with an aim to enhance skill sets for air cargo staff providing a learning platform to develop sound knowledge of the air cargo … [Read more...] about Bengaluru airport launches skills development programme
Bengaluru sees cargo volumes rise 5.4% in 2015, pax up 25%
Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) has announced the annual traffic figures for Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru (KIAB), which show a healthy cargo growth of 5.4 per cent, year-on-year in 2015 to reach a total volume of 287,198 tonnes last year. Of the total, 115,209 tonnes (up 4.4 per cent y-o-y) was domestic and 171,989 tonnes was international (up 6.1 per cent). In addition to the existing cold pharma zone operated by cargo partner Menzies Aviation Bobba Bangalore, … [Read more...] about Bengaluru sees cargo volumes rise 5.4% in 2015, pax up 25%
BIAL becomes India’s first e-freight compliant airport
Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) announced that the Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru has been rated as an e-freight compliant airport by IATA for its cargo operations. This project reiterates the airport’s efforts in sustaining the long-term well-being of the environment. The e-freight concept was launched by IATA in 2006 as part of the StB (simplifying the business) programme and became an industry-wide initiative. "IATA would like to congratulate … [Read more...] about BIAL becomes India’s first e-freight compliant airport
BIAL becomes India’s first e-freight compliant airport
Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) announced that the Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru has been rated as an e-freight compliant airport by IATA for its cargo operations. This project reiterates the airport’s efforts in sustaining the long-term well-being of the environment. The e-freight concept was launched by IATA in 2006 as part of the StB (simplifying the business) programme and became an industry-wide initiative. "IATA would like to congratulate … [Read more...] about BIAL becomes India’s first e-freight compliant airport