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All ground-handling equipment currently owned by Celebi NAS will be leased by Indo Thai Airport Services, in order to maintain continuity of service,
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.”
Addressing a press conference on Friday, Shiv Sena leader and state industries minister Uday Samant said Any foreign company that supports anti-India sentiments has no place in Maharashtra and must leave the country immediately,
There have been no disruption in any of the nine airports where Celebi companies were involved in ground handling,
a person aware of the matter said, asking not to be named DIAL is in the process of onboarding a third handler,
an airport official confirmed Within the next three days, Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL) will initiate the Request for Proposal (RFP) process to onboard a long-term ground-handling partner, to be finalised within three months.”
Confirming the move, a Mumbai airport spokesperson said Airport entry passes of Celebi personnel were swiftly updated, allowing for the smooth continuation of flight operations,
The appointment of a third ground handler will follow due process. Until then, existing handlers will operate in a nonprofit, support-only capacity to ensure service continuity and regulatory compliance,
the ministry official added Indo Thai Airport Services has been appointed as the interim ground handling provider at the airport for the next three months with immediate effect,
In a statement, Mumbai International Airport Ltd (MIAL) said MIAL has assured all airline partners that ground handling operations will remain unaffected, and operations at CSMIA will continue seamlessly and without any disruption. MIAL remains committed to maintaining the highest standards of service for passengers and airlines, protecting employee welfare, and serving the national interest,
said a spokesperson of Mumbai Airport ...the security clearance in r/o Celebi Airport Services India Pvt Ltd is hereby revoked with immediate effect in the interest of national security."
In an order, the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) said All existing employees of Celebi at CSMIA and SVPIA will be transferred to the new ground handling agencies on their existing terms and conditions of employment,
Mere rhetoric of national security without elaborating upon in what manner is an entity a threat to national security is unsustainable in law,
the company said in the filing, which is not public 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,
said a spokesperson of AAHL In India, Celebi has proudly operated for over 15 years and is a key player in the private ground handling sector. We directly employ over 10,000 Indians, supporting the livelihood of thousands of families, and have contributed more than USD 220 million in long-term infrastructure investments. We operate at nine of India's busiest airports and are an essential part of the nation's aviation ecosystem,
said the company in an official statement Recognising the seriousness of the issue and the call to protect national interests, we have taken cognizance of these requests and Ministry of Civil Aviation has revoked security clearance of the said company.”
India’s Minister of State for Civil Aviation, Murlidhar Mohol, commented on the matter via X (formerly Twitter), saying We are not a Turkish organisation by any standard and adhere fully to globally accepted practices of corporate governance, transparency, and neutrality, with no political affiliations or links to any foreign government or individuals,
the company said in a statement Accordingly, Celebi has been directed to immediately hand over to us all ground handling facilities to ensure uninterrupted operations,
Nothing is above the security of our nation and our fellow citizens. National interest and public safety are paramount and non-negotiable,
said Civil Aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu said in a press release, adding in a subsequent statement The Celebi staff in all nine airports will be moved to other ground handling agencies. BCAS has taken up the task of helping in smooth transitioning of staff and will issue special passes to Celebi staff to enable them to work for other ground handling agencies,
said an official familiar with the matter, who requested anonymity
