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Economic Times
16-05-2025
- Business
- Economic Times
Indian firm Indothai to take over Mumbai Airport's ground handling after revocation of Celebi's security clearance
A day after Centre revoked security clearance access of Turkey-based Celebi, Indian firm Indothai has been given the charge of handling the staff and assets at the Mumbai Airport, sources to ET. ADVERTISEMENT Previously, the Turkish company was handling around 70% of the ground operations at Mumbai airport, including passenger services, load control, flight operations, cargo and postal services, warehouses and bridge operations. The Adani Airport Holdings on Thursday said it has terminated the ground handling concession agreements with Turkish firm Celebi for the Mumbai and Ahmedabad airports. Celebi's security clearance revoked: The government had, on Thursday, revoked the security clearance required for Celebi to operate in India, citing unspecified national security concerns. The clearance is a prerequisite under Indian law for companies providing critical services at airports, including passenger and baggage government's decision follows reports that the Pakistani army had used Turkish drones against India in the conflict last week. Nonetheless, Turkey has also expressed its support to Pakistan in 'good and bad' times after India's Operation Sindoor, targeting terrorist infrastructure in the neighbouring Aviation has been operating in India for over a decade, providing ground handling services at several airports including Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad. ADVERTISEMENT After the BCAS decision, operations of various entities of Celebi Hava Servisi AS have been suspended. They are Celebi Airport Services India Pvt Ltd (CASI), Celebi GH India Pvt Ltd (CGHI), Celebi Nas Airport Services India Pvt Ltd, Celebi Delhi Cargo Terminal Management India Pvt Ltd, and Celebi GS Chennai Pvt Ltd (CGSC). Also Read: 'Will continue to support Pakistan in good times and bad,' says Turkish President Erdogan amid boycott calls in India ADVERTISEMENT The company unequivocally refuted all misleading and factually incorrect allegations circulating on social media regarding the company's ownership and operations in India's nine airports, Celebi was providing passenger services, load control and flight operations, and ramp services, ensuring smooth coordination and efficiency on the ground. The company also provided specialised support for general aviation, as well as cargo and postal handling. Additionally, Celebi managed warehouse operations and bridge operation services, contributing to a seamless airport experience for both passengers and cargo. ADVERTISEMENT Celebi sues India's decision Turkey-based Celebi has launched a legal challenge to India's decision to overturn its security clearance, arguing in a court filing that "vague" national security concerns were cited without reasoning. Celebi Airport Services India, in a May 16 filing seen by Reuters, asked the Delhi High Court to set aside that decision, arguing it would impact 3,791 jobs and investor confidence, and was issued without any warning to the company. (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel)
Time of India
16-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Indian firm Indothai to take over Mumbai Airport's ground handling after revocation of Celebi's security clearance
A day after Centre revoked security clearance access of Turkey-based Celebi, Indian firm Indothai has been given the charge of handling the staff and assets at the Mumbai Airport, sources to ET. Previously, the Turkish company was handling around 70% of the ground operations at Mumbai airport, including passenger services, load control, flight operations, cargo and postal services, warehouses and bridge operations. Celebi's security clearance revoked: The government had, on Thursday, revoked the security clearance required for Celebi to operate in India, citing unspecified national security concerns. The clearance is a prerequisite under Indian law for companies providing critical services at airports, including passenger and baggage handling. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The Top 25 Most Beautiful Women In The World Articles Vally The government's decision follows reports that the Pakistani army had used Turkish drones against India in the conflict last week. Nonetheless, Turkey has also expressed its support to Pakistan in 'good and bad' times after India's Operation Sindoor, targeting terrorist infrastructure in the neighbouring nation. Celebi Aviation has been operating in India for over a decade, providing ground handling services at several airports including Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad. Live Events After the BCAS decision, operations of various entities of Celebi Hava Servisi AS have been suspended. They are Celebi Airport Services India Pvt Ltd (CASI), Celebi GH India Pvt Ltd (CGHI), Celebi Nas Airport Services India Pvt Ltd, Celebi Delhi Cargo Terminal Management India Pvt Ltd, and Celebi GS Chennai Pvt Ltd (CGSC). Also Read: ' Will continue to support Pakistan in good times and bad,' says Turkish President Erdogan amid boycott calls in India The company unequivocally refuted all misleading and factually incorrect allegations circulating on social media regarding the company's ownership and operations in India. At India's nine airports, Celebi was providing passenger services, load control and flight operations, and ramp services, ensuring smooth coordination and efficiency on the ground. The company also provided specialised support for general aviation, as well as cargo and postal handling. Additionally, Celebi managed warehouse operations and bridge operation services, contributing to a seamless airport experience for both passengers and cargo. Celebi sues India's decision Turkey-based Celebi has launched a legal challenge to India's decision to overturn its security clearance, arguing in a court filing that "vague" national security concerns were cited without reasoning. Celebi Airport Services India, in a May 16 filing seen by Reuters, asked the Delhi High Court to set aside that decision, arguing it would impact 3,791 jobs and investor confidence, and was issued without any warning to the company.
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First Post
16-05-2025
- Business
- First Post
Celebi kicked out, Mumbai airport signs agreement with Indothai for ground handling services
Indothai, a leading service provider of ground handling services at Indian airports, has secured approval from the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security to operate at Mumbai airport read more Following the revocation of the security clearance for Turkey-based Celebi Aviation by the government of India, it is learnt that the Mumbai airport has signed an agreement with ground handling service provider Indothai to ensure seamless operations. CNBC-TV18 is reporting that Indothai, a leading service provider of ground handling services at Indian airports, has secured approval from the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security to manage the Mumbai airport. Under the new regime, nearly 3,000 Celebi employees will be transferred to Indothai payroll. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The new agreement says Indothai will now take over Celebi's assets and staff at the airport. It means that new airport entry permits for these employees will be issued under Indothai's name. The Indian government had revoked Celebi's security clearance in the aftermath of the India-Pakistan conflict, during which Turkey emerged as Islamabad's key backer. Celebi had been handling ground services in 15 key airports around India, including Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI). Founded in 1958, Celebi was Turkey's first privately-owned ground handling firm. Over the years, it has grown into a global aviation services provider with a presence across three continents, six countries, and 70 airports worldwide. The company employs over 15,000 people. A Moneycontrol report earlier revealed that Çelebi Aviation's dealings with Indian carriers accounted for 25 per cent of the firm's total business. (More to follow)
News18
16-05-2025
- Business
- News18
Indian Firm Given Charge Of Mumbai Airport Ground Handling After Turkey-Based Celebi Loses Permit
Last Updated: Aviation watchog BCAS had revoked the permit of Turkey-based Celebi citing national security concerns. It has now handed over the ground handling job at the airport to Indothai. A day after the cancellation of the permit of Turkey-based Celebi, a provider of airport ground handling in India, aviation watchdog BCAS on Friday signed an agreement with Indian firm Indothai to take over the staff and assets at the Mumbai Airport. According to reports, the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) has nodded Indothai to operate the ground handling at the Mumbai Airport. BCAS on Thursday revoked the security clearance of Çelebi Ground Handling India Pvt Ltd – which operated under the umbrella of Turkey's Çelebi Aviation Holding at major Indian airports – 'in the interest of national security" with immediate effect. The revocation of Celebi's permit comes amid boycott calls for Turkey, which picked up pace in India after Ankara backed Islamabad during Operation Sindoor – anti-terror strikes against terrorist camps carried out by India in response to the Pahalgam terror attack. Turkey also provided Pakistan with a large number of drones during the May 7 to May 10 conflict, which was used against India. According to reports, after the agreement with Indothai, the Indian company, nearly 3,000 Celebi employees at the Mumbai Airport will be transferred to Indothai's payroll. These employees will be issued new airport entry permits under Indothai's name. First Published: May 16, 2025, 19:09 IST
