22-Apr-2009
The ‘Fire Prevention Week’ at the Bengaluru International Airport was inaugurated by Marcel Hungerbuehler, CEO, BIAL on 14-Apr-09, a day that was observed as ‘Fire service Day’. The event will continue till April 20 and is encouraging the active participation of over 5000 airport employees.
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13-Jan-2009
In response to the domestic User Development Fee (UDF) application filed by the Bangalore International Airport Limited, the Ministry of Civil Aviation announced (09-Jan-09) that effective 16-Jan-08; all domestic outbound passengers from the Bengaluru International Airport will be charged a UDF of INR260 (inclusive of taxes).
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26-Nov-2008
Starting Feb-09, Marcel Hungerbuhler will assume the position as CEO of Bengaluru International Airport Ltd. (BIAL), the company operating the airport of Bangalore (India). Unique (Flughafen Zürich AG) has a share of 17% in BIAL.
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24-Nov-2008
The Chief Executive Officer of Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL), Albert Brunner, has decided to move on and not extend his contract with BIAL after more than seven years in his current position.
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13-Nov-2008
Bengaluru International Airport announced the completion of six months of airport operations. The new greenfield airport opened in May-08.
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02-Sep-2008
Gaining fast credence as Bangalore’s own Airport from the aviation community including travellers and airlines, Bengaluru International Airport completed 100 days of commercial operations.
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20-Aug-2008
Akin to the aircrafts taking off from its runway, the spirit at the Bengaluru International Airport is also soaring with patriotic fervour. Commemorating Independence Day, the airport is all geared up to get the employees of the airport and the passengers to pledge Independence from litter and a promise to keep the environment clean and green.
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04-Jun-2008
Menzies Aviation Bobba (Bangalore) announced that on 24-May-08, a partnership between Menzies Aviation and India’s Bobba Group, commenced cargo handling operations from its new 170,000 sq ft facility at the new Bengaluru International Airport in Bangalore, India.
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28-May-2008
The start-up team of Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) has reported that the first eighteen hours of Day One operations at the Bengaluru International Airport have been satisfactory in comparison to other such transitions around the world. Bengaluru International Airport was marked operational at 00:01 on 24-May-08 with the take off of Air India Flight IC 957 to Singapore. By the end of the day, the new airport handled 341 air traffic movements, including 172 arrivals and 159 departures.
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15-May-2008
The bureaucrats and the public are playing the blame game for the failure of the government to provide substantial connectivity to the Devanahalli airport. There had been a panel discussion of the same topic called the Devana Yelli that had been organised by a company where the problems for the connectivity to the airport had been raised.
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14-Dec-2006
Bangalore International Airport Ltd (BIAL) awarded (14-Dec-06) HMSHost Corporation, an Autogrill Group subsidiary, a seven year-contract (with a two-year extension option) to operate F&B concessions at Bangalore International Airport.
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14-Dec-2006
MILAN (AFX) - Autogrill SpA said that it has won its first order in India to operate food and drink services at the Bangalore new international airport for seven years, starting from April 2008 when the airport will be opened.
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23-Oct-2006
SINGAPORE (XFN-ASIA) - Singapore Airport Terminal Services (SATS) said it and its joint venture partner Air India have won a seven year contract to provide ground handling services for the upcoming Bangalore International Airport.
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07-Sep-2006
The Central Government approved (07-Sep-06) amendments to the Concession Agreement of Bangalore International Airport Ltd (BIAL) to allow a redesign to increase capacity.
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01-Sep-2006
Bangalore International Airport Ltd (BIAL) confirmed (01-Sep-06) the shortlist for the main duty free, travel retail and F&B concessions at the airport, scheduled to open in Apr-08. The shortlist includes:
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28-May-2006
Bangalore International Airport Ltd (BIAL) has awarded two 20-year contracts for the design, construction, financing and operation of cargo facilities at the new Bangalore International Airport.
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25-Apr-2006
Bangalore Airport announced (25-Apr-06) it is unable to handle any additional services, due to congestion.
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10-Apr-2006
Bangalore International Airport Ltd (BIAL) awarded (10-Apr-06) one of the two contracts for ground handling services at the new airport (which is due to open in 2008) to Air India-Singapore Airport Terminal Services.
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02-Mar-2006
Bangalore International Airport Ltd (BIAL) awarded (02-Mar-06) a consortium led by Indian Oil Corporation a 20-year contract to develop the airport's fuel supply system.
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17-Jan-2006
Bangalore International Airport Ltd (BIAL) announced (17-Jan-06) plans for design changes to the new airport, to cater for projected increased demand.
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23-Dec-2005
Ministry of Civil Aviation announced (23-Dec-05) it would extend the area of the passenger terminal at the proposed New Bangalore International Airport, due to a revised forecast of passenger traffic.
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20-Oct-2005
BANGALORE, India (AFX) - The chairman of India's airport board said he has resigned as chairman of a project to build a new international airport in India's technology hub of Bangalore.
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18-Oct-2005
Bangalore International Airport Ltd (BIAL) announced (18-Oct-05) it has commenced the process of selecting its key commercial partners for the airport.
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01-Aug-2005
BIAL confirmed the city's new USD324 million international airport would be completed by April 2008.
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27-Jun-2005
Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) announced (27 June) lenders and shareholders have signed a funding agreement for the construction of the new international airport.
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