Delhi Airport Ends Ties With Turkish Firm Celebi After Centre Cancels Its Clearance Citing National Security Concerns

India-Turkey Ties: Hours after, the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security, Ministry of Civil Aviation, issued a realize cancelling the protection clearance of Celebi Airport Services bringing up a danger to nationwide safety, the Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) has formally terminated its affiliation with Celebi Airport Services India and its shipment department, Celebi Delhi Cargo Terminal Management India. The Delhi Airport stated that the transfer is in compliance with a directive from the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS). The transfer follows the revocation of Celebi’s safety clearance on nationwide safety grounds.

Until now, Celebi were answerable for flooring dealing with and load terminal operations at Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA). Acting impulsively to stop disruption, DIAL has begun transitioning operations to different authorized provider suppliers, it stated in a observation. 

“Following the termination, DIAL is working closely with existing service providers to ensure uninterrupted operations while safeguarding employee welfare. To ensure continuity and operational stability, DIAL is actively coordinating with the existing Ground Handling service providers – AISATS, and Bird Group. In case of cargo operations, DIAL is working towards onboarding one of the pre-approved cargo handlers to ensure uninterrupted cargo operations,” it stated.

The Delhi Airport additionally confident that every one staff recently at the rolls of Celebi entities for shipment and flooring dealing with services and products at IGI Airport might be transitioned to the brand new employer(s) with instant impact. “These employees will continue under their existing terms and conditions of employment. DIAL assures passengers, airlines, and cargo stakeholders that every effort is being made to maintain high standards of service and operational efficiency throughout the transition,” it stated.

In a an identical transfer, Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Airport issued a observation terminating Dragon Passes. “Our association with DragonPass, which provided access to airport lounges, has been terminated with immediate effect. DragonPass customers will no longer have access to lounges at Adani-managed airports. This change will have no impact on the airport lounge and travel experience for other customers,” it stated.

The transfer reportedly comes after Turkey prolonged its strengthen for Pakistan towards India following the hot army struggle.