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In a significant move reflecting growing diplomatic tensions, India has revoked the security clearance of Celebi Aviation, a Turkish company providing ground handling services at major Indian airports.
Bureau of Civil Aviation Security revokes security clearance for Celebi Airport Services India Pvt Ltd with immediate effect in the "interest of national security" pic.twitter.com/A4YGBtUQcc
— ANI (@ANI)
Bureau of Civil Aviation Security revokes security clearance for Celebi Airport Services India Pvt Ltd with immediate effect in the "interest of national security" pic.twitter.com/A4YGBtUQcc
— ANI (@ANI) May 15, 2025
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The decision, taken in the interest of national security, was formally issued through an order dated May 15 by the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS).
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Celebi Airport Services India Pvt Ltd, which had received its security clearance in November 2022, was operating at nine major Indian airports, including key hubs such as Delhi, Mumbai, and Chennai. The company was responsible for critical tasks such as passenger handling, cargo services, and airside operations — all activities considered highly sensitive within India’s tightly secured airport infrastructure.
The revocation comes amid strained ties between India and Turkey, following Ankara’s open support for Pakistan and condemnation of Operation Sindoor, India’s military response after the Pahalgam terror attack. The move signals India’s broader stance of reviewing foreign involvement in critical infrastructure, especially from countries seen as aligned against its strategic interests.
The Ministry of Civil Aviation has asked airports currently serviced by Celebi to make interim arrangements and is expected to issue fresh tenders soon to bring in new ground handling agencies.
The decision is part of a larger reassessment of international collaborations in sensitive sectors amid shifting geopolitical alignments.
