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A history of 'Firsts'

As a pioneer of change in Indian aviation, Bengaluru International Airport has the distinction of being the first airport in India, to be constructed through a public-private partnership. Built and operated along the highest international standards, Bengaluru International Airport is set to become India's leading travel destination known for its quality and efficiency.

Taking off on an exciting note

A long and exciting journey began for Bengaluru International Airport with the signing of a concession agreement in July 2004 between the Government of India and Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL). Land allocation, acquisition, signing shareholder agreements, and finally commencing construction took almost a decade.

Our venture started at a crucial juncture in the Indian aviation history. Privatisation of airports was a keenly awaited and watched move. So, as the first public private partnership airport in the country, we decided to set the right precedents. We had to carefully architect and finalise our legal framework – the concession agreement, CNS/ ATM agreement, and other documents. Today our robust, well-defined legal framework has guided other greenfield airport contracts. Our initiative has transformed perceptions about airports and how they are built and run.

Around this time, the aviation industry promised tremendous growth. Indian economy was on the upswing and Karnataka's growth seemed even higher than the national average. The Indian Government liberalised civil aviation. Domestic players could commission more private airlines and more foreign airlines could fly into the country.

Since traffic volumes anticipated in the first year of operation were reached during construction stage the scope of project was significantly increased without changing the initial airport opening date.

We saw our vision being translated into reality when the first phase of the airport was thrown open for operations on May 24, 2008.

Mr. GV Sanjay Reddy

GV Sanjay Reddy was appointed as the Managing Director of BIAL on April 9, 2010. Sanjay has vast experience in the aviation industry. Apart from holding multiple positions and playing a key management role in the Hyderabad-based GVK, he is also the MD of Mumbai International Airport Private Limited (MIAL). He has been instrumental in implementing GVK’s pioneering forays in the infrastructure sector, with landmark projects across power, road, and airport segments. With the backing of GVK’s experience and expertise in infrastructure development, Sanjay will spearhead BIAL’s expansion phase.

Mr. Bhaskar Bodapati

Bhaskar Bodapati is the Senior Director of Finance and Support Services at BIAL. Having joined the management of the Bangalore International Airport Limited in May 2010, Bhaskar currently chairs the Executive Committee of the airport on behalf of the Managing Director and is responsible for the Financial and Accounting functions of the airport. Procurement & Contracts, Regulatory Matters, Legal, Corporate Affairs and Corporate Communications also come under his purview. With over 26 years of finance expertise, Bhaskar has previously worked with a leading global conglomerate in the health care equipment and devices space, Opto Circuits India Limited, as Group Chief Finance Officer. A Chartered Accountant from the Institute of Chartered Accountant of India (1987), and a fifth-batch Management Trainee from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), Bhaskar has worked on diverse assignments in the aerospace industry that also includes a stint at the Indian High Commission in London for 3 years.

Mr. Hari Marar

As the President, Airport Operations, Hari Marar is responsible for the entire airport operations, Engineering & Maintenance and Commercial functions of the Bengaluru International Airport. Joining BIAL in September 2006 as the Head of Daily Operations, Hari moved on to become the Chief Operation Officer. As a member of the core team that successfully operationalised the airport project, he was instrumental in defining the operational concept of the airport and in building up the team to ensure its readiness for functioning. Hari brings with him a wealth of experience from over fifteen years spent in service industries that include hospitality, airlines, and airports, across Delhi, Chennai, and Bangalore.

Mr. Niranjan Reddy

Niranjan Reddy, is the Vice President, Human Resources at BIAL. He is responsible for Talent Acquisition, Talent Development, Employee Engagement & Employee Relations at the airport. Niranjan has over 25 years of experience in Human Resources specializing in Strategic hiring, Talent Management especially in the areas of leadership development, process interventions and improvements etc. His experience spans across Engineering, Pharmaceutical, Information Technology and Biosciences R&D industries. He is a post graduate in Management and holds a degree in Law. Niranjan is associated with the GVK group for over a decade.

Mr. John Thomas Shimmin

John Thomas Shimmin is the Projects Head at BIAL. In his role as Project Head, John is responsible for Contracts and Procurement, Project Controls, Design & Engineering, Project Management & Construction Management, Airside Works and Planning.Prior to joining BIAL, he was Vice President - Operations at Terra Alpha Construction Technologies, Chennai where he was responsible for development of the project execution plans, project management systems and construction techniques, projects safety and quality, managing in house architectural design team, outside design consultants and international construction consultants among others. He has also been associated with Hill International, North Africa & Egypt, Walt Disney Imagineering, USA and Fluor Daniel, USA. John Thomas has done his Bachelors of Sciences in Civil Engineering from Ohio University, USA.

Mr. Daniel Bircher

Daniel Bircher is the Director, Operations at BIAL. In his role, he is responsible for the airport operations encompassing daily operations, safety & security, airline marketing and aviation contracts, operations planning & Project coordination as well as information and communication technology (ICT).Prior to this, he was Head Safety Office at Zurich Airport and member of the Zurich Airport Operations Management where he was responsible for Safety Management and liaison with Swiss, European and International regulatory bodies. In his function he had the opportunity to be in Bangalore several times for safety audits of Bengaluru International Airport. Daniel Bircher is member of the ACI World Safety Technical Standing Committee and Chairman of the ACI World Operational Safety Subcommittee. Prior to his affiliation with Zurich Airport, he was Head of the Risk Management and Information Assurance Department of the consulting company Ernst Basler + Partner AG in Zurich (Switzerland).

Mr. Rene Baumann

Rene Baumann is the VP – Commercial of Bangalore International Airport Limited. He came on board in July 2010 and is responsible for all the commercial business at the airport. This includes Marketing, Shopping facilities, F&B, Landside Traffic, Taxis, Hotel, Advertising, and Facilities Management. Rene comes with many years of successful experience in the travel retail business. Prior to joining BIAL, he was the Chief Operations Officer Retail at Weitnauer Distribution Ltd. in Basle. He also held various executive and board positions with Dufry and Nuance, leading international travel retail companies. Rene Baumann has a proven track in creating and operating state of the art airport shopping environments in the last 15 years all over European airports.

Mr. Hari Kumar

Hari Kumar was appointed the VP - Engineering and Maintenance of the Bangalore International Airport Limited on September 1, 2010 and is responsible for the construction and maintenance of the entire infrastructure at the airport. Hari brings with him over 20 years of rich experience in infrastructure planning, design and construction. He joined BIAL in May 2007 as Head (Technical, Engineering & Maintenance) and was the main coordinator for quality assurance, testing, commissioning and takeover of the entire airport infrastructure from EPC during the airport project stage. Apart from having over 16 years of expertise in airport planning, design, project management and maintenance, he has also handled several prestigious projects that include the modernization of Currency Note Press; Nasik, Construction of Kendriya Sadan; Bangalore and Central Silk Board Projects; Bangalore to name a few.

Concession Agreement

The Government of India has given BIAL the exclusive right and privilege to carry out the development, design, financing, construction, operation, and management of the airport for a period of 30 years from its opening date, with an option to extend the concession for another 30 years.

No new or existing airport will be permitted to operate as a domestic or international airport within 150 kilometres. The Government of India, represented by the Ministry of Civil Aviation, is committed to equal treatment and non-discrimination of all international airports and to renew the bilateral agreement constantly.

The Concession Agreement recognises that BIAL may carry out any activity or business in connection with handling of aircraft, passengers, baggage, and cargo at the airport. BIAL may at any time grant the service-provider rights to any party for the purpose of carrying out such activities on such terms and conditions as are reasonably appropriate.

CNS/ ATM Agreement

A CNS/ ATM Agreement was signed in April 2005 between the Airports Authority of India (AAI) and BIAL under which the former is responsible for the provision of air traffic services.

Distance from Central Business District (CBD) – MG Road

40 KMS

Land area

Spread over approximately 4,000 Acres

Passenger flow at the terminal building

Passenger transfer (domestic and international) under one roof.
Short ways for passenger convenience.
Common use of check-in counters.
Passenger experience combines business and leisure.

Check-in counters

CUTE enabled check-in counters: 53Self check-in counters: 18

Runway details

4 km long and 60 metres wide with three rapid exits. These enable an aircraft to exit the runway immediately after it lands, thus allowing for optimum utilisation of the runway.

Boarding gates andAerobridges

Aerobridges: 8
Double-arm aerobridge: 1
Remote bus bays: 9

As operators of India’s prime greenfield airport, we at BIAL are committed to the ideals and practices of environmental responsibility. We work towards creating, conserving, and ascertaining a safe and clean environment for sustainable development. Our management and employees are committed to achieving excellence in environmental compliance, through measures designed to:

Identify, prevent, control, and minimise adverse environmental impacts associated with airport operations;
Conserve natural resources in our day-to-day activities;
Continually improve environmental performance by setting objectives and targets to prevent or reduce pollution/ waste and optimise resources;
Comply with all applicable legal and other environmental requirements;
Develop and maintain a highly-motivated and trained work force for effective management of the environment;
Evaluate, review, and modify environmental management practices keeping in view regulatory and other requirements, community concerns, and technological advancements;
Help work in harmony with nature by planting saplings, developing a green belt, and promoting lush green surroundings at the airport.
Energy Management Policy
Water Management Policy
Green Procurement Policy
Waste Management Policy
Environmental
Quality
Health & Safety
Information Security
Airport Carbon Accreditation Certificate
Greenco Certificate
ISO 9001 Quality Management System
ISO 14001 Environmental Management System
ISO 50001-Energy Management System
Leed Certificate for PTB
OHSAS 18001 Occupational Health & Safety

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