CAAB issues fresh warning against unauthorized airport ground handling services

Dhaka: The Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) has issued a fresh warning to airlines and aviation service providers against engaging in unauthorized ground handling and other operational activities at the country's airports, saying violations will be subject to legal action.

In a notice issued recently, the aviation regulator said it had come to its attention that some entities were either providing or planning to provide ground handling and operational services without obtaining the required authorization or licence from CAAB.

The notice, signed by CAAB Member (Flight Standards and Regulations) Air Commodore Md. Manirul Islam, reiterated that no individual or organization may provide ground handling or other operational services to any airline or aircraft operator at any airport in Bangladesh without prior approval or a valid licence issued by the authority.

"Any entity intending to provide ground handling and/or any other operational services shall obtain the necessary authorization/licence from CAAB before commencing such activities," the notice said.

CAAB also directed all airlines and aircraft operators to engage only those organizations that are duly authorized or licensed by the regulator to provide ground handling and related operational services.

The aviation regulator warned that any breach of the directive would constitute an offence under the Civil Aviation Authority Act, 2017, as well as other applicable aviation laws and regulations.

It said violators could face enforcement measures, including legal action.

CAAB urged all stakeholders to strictly comply with the directive to ensure safe, secure and regulated ground handling operations at airports across the country.