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The Hindu
17-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Mumbai airport ropes in Indo Thai Airport Services for ground handling works
Mumbai airport on Friday (May 16, 2025) said Indo Thai Airport Services will be carrying out the ground handling works at the airport for three months. The announcement comes a day after Adani Airport Holdings Limited terminated the concession agreements with Celebi NAS for Mumbai and Ahmedabad airports after the Union Government revoked the security clearance of the Turkish firm Celebi on national security grounds. Indo Thai Airport Services has been appointed as the interim ground handling provider at the airport for the next three months with immediate effect, Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL) said in a statement, adding that a joint meeting was held with airlines to ensure a smooth and stable transition. Currently, Indo Thai Airport Services operates at nine airports. MIAL, a part of the Adani Group, operates the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA), which is also the country's second-largest airport. 'CSMIA will facilitate the transfer of all existing employees of Celebi NAS at CSMIA to Indo Thai Airport Services on their existing terms and conditions of employment, thus ensuring no loss of employment and continued service delivery to airline partners. All ground handling equipment currently owned by Celebi NAS will be leased by Indo Thai Airport Services, in order to maintain continuity of service,' the statement said. Within the next three days, MIAL will initiate the Request for Proposal (RFP) process for onboarding a long-term ground handling partner. The partner will be onboarded in the next three months.
Hindustan Times
17-05-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Mumbai airport replaces Turkey's Celebi with Indian firm
Mumbai: The Adani Group-led Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL) has appointed Kolkata-based firm Indo Thai Airport Services to provide ground-handling services to airlines on a temporary basis after terminating its agreement with Turkish firm Celebi NAS Airport Services. Indo Thai, which operates at nine other Indian airports, will be the interim ground handling service provider at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) for the next three months until a long-term partner is finalised, according to an MIAL spokesperson. The development comes a day after the Ministry of Civil Aviation revoked the security clearance of Celebi NAS with immediate effect, citing national security concerns. This was after Turkey's diplomatic alignment with Pakistan during the recent conflict with India following Operation Sindoor, which targeted terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan in response to the Pahalgam terror attack. After Celebi's contract was terminated, MIAL held a meeting with all affected airlines before deciding to appoint Indo Thai Airport Services, an Indian firm, temporarily until it finalises a new, long-term ground-handling partner. MIAL will initiate a Request for Proposal to onboard a long-term partner in the next three days, according to the spokesperson. All existing Celebi NAS employees at the Mumbai airport will also be transferred to Indo Thai Airport Services on their existing terms and conditions of employment, thereby ensuring no loss of employment and continued service delivery to airline partners, the spokesperson said. 'All ground-handling equipment currently owned by Celebi NAS will be leased by Indo Thai Airport Services, in order to maintain continuity of service,' the spokesperson said. 'MIAL has also assured all its airline partners that ground-handling operations will remain unaffected, and operations at CSMIA will continue seamlessly.' Political credit Following the development, the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena rushed to claim credit for terminating Celebi's contract and ensuring that 4,500 Indian employees of the Turkish firm did not lose their jobs. Addressing a press conference on Friday, Shiv Sena leader and state industries minister Uday Samant said, 'We held detailed discussions with the airport authority to ensure the continued employment of 4,500 Indian workers. Thanks to this initiative, their jobs are now secure.' Samant also threatened to launch protests if other Turkish companies operating in Maharashtra do not pack up and leave. 'Any foreign company that supports anti-India sentiments has no place in Maharashtra and must leave the country immediately,' he said. Meanwhile, the Shiv Sena's ally in the Mahayuti government, the Bharatiya Janata Party, held a protest at a Turkish eatery at Fort on Friday.
Time of India
17-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Mumbai airport gets interim ground handler after security clearance revoked for Celebi
Mumbai: Within 24 hours of Celebi's exit from the ground handling scene, the Mumbai airport operator appointed an interim service provider to ensure airlines and passengers are not affected. Celebi's ground handling equipment will be leased by this company, and its employees will be transferred to this interim service provider to ensure continuity of service, said Mumbai International Airport Ltd (MIAL) Friday. On Thursday, the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS), citing national security concerns, revoked the security clearance granted to Celebi Airport Services, a ground handling company headquartered in Turkey. The action came following Turkey's support of Pakistan in recent hostilities. The order, enforced with immediate effect, would have meant airlines that had given ground handling contracts to Celebi would be hit with flight delays. Ground handling companies carry out security-sensitive jobs such as loading/unloading of bags, cargo, cleaning aircraft, fuelling and check-in. The govt announced arrangements have been made at affected airports to ensure seamless handling of passengers and cargo. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Villas in Dubai | Search Ads Get Info Undo Following the Celebi order, Mumbai airport operator said it held a meeting with affected airlines. "Indo Thai Airport Services—a certified ground handler currently operating at nine airports across India— has been appointed as the interim ground handling provider at the Mumbai airport for the next three months, effective immediately. Indo Thai Airport Services will work with Mumbai International Airport Ltd to provide the highest level of service aimed at meeting the existing Service Level Agreements and conditions," said an MIAL spokesperson. "The operator will facilitate transfer of all existing employees of Celebi NAS at Mumbai airport to Indo Thai Airport Services on their existing terms and conditions of employment, thus ensuring no loss of employment and continued service delivery to airline partners. All ground handling equipment owned by Celebi NAS will be leased by Indo Thai Airport Services in order to maintain continuity of service... Within next three days, MIAL will initiate the Request for Proposal process for onboarding a long-term ground handling partner. This partner will be onboarded in next three months," MIAL said.
Hindustan Times
16-05-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Mumbai airport picks Indo Thai as interim ground handler after Turkish firm Celebi's exit
Mumbai airport on Friday announced that Indo Thai Airport Services will handle ground operations for the next three months, effective immediately. The move comes a day after Adani Airport Holdings Ltd terminated concession agreements with Turkish firm Celebi NAS at Mumbai and Ahmedabad airports, following the central government's revocation of Celebi's security clearance on national security grounds. In a statement, Mumbai International Airport Ltd (MIAL) said, 'Indo Thai Airport Services has been appointed as the interim ground handling provider at the airport for the next three months with immediate effect,' adding that a joint meeting with airlines had been conducted to ensure a seamless transition. Indo Thai Airport Services, which currently operates at nine airports, will now temporarily manage ground handling at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA)—India's second-busiest airport and operated by the Adani Group-owned MIAL. To avoid disruption, MIAL added, 'CSMIA will facilitate the transfer of all existing employees of Celebi NAS at CSMIA to Indo Thai Airport Services on their existing terms and conditions of employment, thus ensuring no loss of employment and continued service delivery to airline partners.' Further, the airport noted that, 'All ground handling equipment currently owned by Celebi NAS will be leased by Indo Thai Airport Services, in order to maintain continuity of service.' MIAL also confirmed that it would initiate the Request for Proposal (RFP) process within three days to select a long-term ground handling partner, who will be onboarded in the next three months. To ensure uninterrupted service, the airport reiterated that 'a joint meeting was held with all affected airlines' for a stable handover of ground handling operations from Celebi NAS. Turkish firm Celebi Airport Services India Pvt Ltd has approached the Delhi High Court on Friday challenging the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security's (BCAS) decision to revoke its security clearance on national security grounds, PTI reported. The revocation came shortly after Turkey publicly supported Pakistan and condemned India's airstrikes on terror camps as part of Operation Sindoor, which was launched in response to the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir that claimed 26 lives. A lawyer involved in the matter confirmed the plea had been filed, and it is expected to be heard next week. In an earlier statement, Celebi Aviation India asserted that it remains fully compliant with Indian aviation, national security, and tax laws and operates transparently. The company denied all allegations related to its ownership and operations in India and reiterated its continued commitment to the Indian aviation industry. Meanwhile, Delhi airport operator DIAL has officially ended its partnership with Celebi for both ground handling and cargo services at Indira Gandhi International Airport. The two Celebi entities involved — Celebi Airport Services India Pvt Ltd and Celebi Delhi Cargo Terminal Management India Pvt Ltd — were handling those operations. Celebi, which has been part of India's aviation sector for over 15 years and employs more than 10,000 people, currently operates at nine airports across the country. According to its website, the Turkish-owned company manages about 58,000 flights and handles 5.4 lakh tonnes of cargo annually at airports in Mumbai, Delhi, Cochin, Kannur, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Goa, Ahmedabad, and Chennai. However, the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) recently revoked Celebi Airport Services India Pvt Ltd's security clearance with immediate effect, citing 'national security' concerns. The clearance, originally granted in November 2022, has now been withdrawn as tensions escalated following Turkey's alleged military alignment with Pakistan — including the use of Turkish drones during its recent conflict with India.
Time of India
16-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Mumbai airport appoints interim ground handler after security clearance revoked for Celebi
Representative image MUMBAI: Within 24 hours of Celebi's exit from the ground handling scene, the Mumbai airport operator appointed an interim service provider to ensure that airlines and passengers are not affected. Celebi's ground handling equipment will be leased by this company, and its employees will be transferred to this interim service provider to ensure continuity of service, said Mumbai International Airport Ltd (MIAL) on Friday. A day earlier, on Thursday, the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS), citing national security concerns, revoked the security clearance granted to Celebi Airport Services, a ground handling company headquartered in Turkey. The action came following Turkey's support of Pakistan in the recent hostilities. The order, enforced with immediate effect, meant airlines that had given ground handling contracts to Celebi would be hit with flight delays. Ground handling companies carry out security-sensitive jobs such as loading and unloading of bags, cargo, cleaning aircraft, fuelling, and passenger check-in. Following the BCAS order against Celebi, the Mumbai airport operator said it held a joint meeting with the affected airlines. 'Indo Thai Airport Services — a certified ground handler currently operating at nine airports across India — has been appointed as the interim ground handling provider at the Mumbai airport for the next three months, effective immediately. Indo Thai Airport Services will work with Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL) to provide the highest level of service aimed at meeting the existing Service Level Agreements (SLA) and conditions,' said an MIAL spokesperson. 'The operator will facilitate the transfer of all existing employees of Celebi NAS at Mumbai airport to Indo Thai Airport Services on their existing terms and conditions of employment, thus ensuring no loss of employment and continued service delivery to airline partners. All ground handling equipment currently owned by Celebi NAS will be leased by Indo Thai Airport Services, in order to maintain continuity of service,' it added. 'Within the next three days, MIAL will initiate the Request for Proposal (RFP) process for onboarding a long-term ground handling partner. This partner will be onboarded in the next three months,' MIAL said, adding that it has assured all airlines that ground handling operations will remain unaffected, and operations at Mumbai airport will continue seamlessly and without any disruption. Celebi has a significant footprint in India, offering ground handling services at nine airports, including Delhi, Cochin, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai, and Goa. The firm also operates cargo services through Çelebi Delhi Cargo Terminal Management India. Following the order to revoke Celebi's security clearance with immediate effect, the ministry of civil aviation announced that arrangements have been made at all affected airports to ensure seamless handling of passengers and cargo. Civil aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu said: 'We are also deploying special teams to oversee operations and address any emerging issues in real time. We will continue to uphold national security while ensuring ease of travel and cargo movement across the country. ' Stay informed with the latest business news, updates on bank holidays and public holidays . AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
