INDIA NEWS
Çelebi’s India operations come to a halt as security clearance is revoked by BCAS.
By Aniket Chakraborty
May 15, 2025
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Adani-run Mumbai and Ahmedabad airports terminate all ground handling contracts.
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Delhi Airport also severs ties with Çelebi across cargo and ground operations.
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IMPACT: 10,000+ employees to be transferred to new handlers with job terms intact.
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Çelebi served 9 major Indian airports, managing 58,000 flights and 5.4 lakh tonnes cargo.
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India’s decision comes amid backlash over Turkey’s support to Pakistan in recent conflict.
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Turkish drones used by Pakistan and military flights triggered deeper scrutiny.
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Çelebi claims it is Indian-run, denies Turkish political ties, and rebuts viral allegations.
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Airlines are now turning to AI SATS, Bird Group, and AI Airport Services for continuity.
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From security revocation to operational reset—India draws a red line in aviation.
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