Türkiye faces calories when Delhi, Mumbai and Ahmedabad airports end with Celebi in Ankara ending with support from Pakistan
Delhi, Mumbai and Ahmedabad terminated contracts with Turkish ground handling giant çelebi Airport, a major influence of escalating tensions with Turkey’s busiest airport, a few days later, the centre revoked its security liquidation on national security issues.
The operation was carried out under the call of India to ban Turkish companies, especially in view of Türkiye's continued support for Pakistan (countries accused of suffering from terrorism)
On Thursday, the Civil Aviation Safety Agency (BCAS), which operates at the Ministry of Civil Aviation, issued a notice formally revoked the safety approval of Celebi Airport Services Indian Services Lemi Co., Ltd. Turkey has been managing major ground handling and cargo services including Indira Gandhi International Airport (In International Airport) in Delhi, including the Large Airport (CSMIA) and the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (SVPIA) in Ahmedabad.
Delhi Airport leads
Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) was the first to establish a connection with the company. “Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) has officially ended its association with the Celebi entity responsible for ground handling and cargo operations, in a statement, the airport said: “Under the Civil Aviation Safety Agency (BCAS) directive to revoke the Indian Celebi Airport Service Safety License.
This means that Celebi Delhi Cargo Terminal Management India Pvt Ltd and Celebi Airport Services India Pvt Ltd have now ceased operations in IGIA. Dial confirms that it is coordinating with the Aisats and Bird groups of alternative service providers to ensure seamless continuity. “To ensure continuity and operational stability, the dial is actively coordinating with existing ground processing service providers Aisats and Bird groups. If cargo operations are conducted, Dial is working to capture a pre-approved handler to ensure uninterrupted freight operations,” the airport authorities added.
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Mumbai and Ahmedabad airports follow suit
Shortly after Delhi announced the news, airports in Mumbai and Ahmedabad also cut ties with the Turkish company. “After the Indian government decided to revoke the security permit for Celebi, we terminated the concession agreement reached with the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) (CSMIA) and Celebi, Sardar vallabhbhbhai vallabhbhai vallabhai vallabhai vallabhai patel International Airport (svpia) in Ahmedabad, to ensure that cele diarctiond diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars diars di
“We will continue to provide seamless service to all airlines through the new ground processing agency of our choice. All existing employees of Celebi at CSMIA and SVPIA will be transferred to the new ground processing agency in accordance with their existing employment conditions and employment conditions. The ground processing operations at our airports are not affected. We will remain unaffected. We upgrade our national interest to the country and provide the highest service.
Government responds to public sentiment
This development has also led to political pressure and growing public outcry. Murlidhar Mohol, Secretary of State for Civil Aviation and Cooperation, said the move was a response to a citizen’s appeal. “We have received requests from all over India Airport Services Ltd, a Turkish company operating ground processing services at Indian airports,” Mohall said in an article on X.
The minister added: “Recognizing the seriousness of the problem and the call to protect national interests, we recognize these requirements, and the Ministry of Civil Aviation has revoked the company's safety permit. Ensuring the safety and interests of the country remains our top priority.”
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Who owns Celebi and why is it controversial?
Celebi entered the Indian airline market in 2008 and quickly expanded its footprint. The company is reportedly owned in part by Sumeyye Erdogan, daughter of Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan. She married Selcuk Bayraktar, the defense entrepreneur behind Pakistan's Bayraktar military drone used by India.
This connection further raises doubts, with political commentators suggesting that Ankara’s support for Islamabad may be a matter of foreign policy, but also influenced by the family and business interests of the Erdogan family.
BJP spokesman Gourav Vallabh responded to the sentiment, warning of a greater economic impact on Türkiye. “With the clamor of the country's 'Turkey boycott', the Middle East countries will soon face heat and lose their main tourism industry from India,” Vallabh told IANS. He added: “Turkey has lost 10% of its tourists by betrayal of India, which will be hit again.”
