CAAB warns against unauthorised airport ground handling services

The Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) has warned airlines and service providers against engaging in unauthorised ground handling and other operational services at the country's airports, saying violations will result in legal and regulatory action.

The aviation regulator issued the warning after it came to its notice that some entities were providing, or intending to provide, ground handling and operational services without obtaining the required authorisation or licence from CAAB.

In a notice signed by CAAB Member (Flight Standards and Regulations) Air Commodore Md Manirul Islam, the authority said no individual or organisation would be allowed to provide such services to any airline or aircraft operator at any airport in Bangladesh without prior authorisation or a valid licence issued by CAAB.

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

CAAB also instructed airlines and aircraft operators to engage only organisations holding valid authorisation or licences from the regulator to provide ground handling and other operational services.

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

It said violators could face appropriate enforcement measures and legal action.

CAAB urged all concerned to ensure strict compliance with the directive.