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News India Live, Digital Desk: Celebi aviation: In the backdrop of increasing geopolitical tension, concern over the role of Turkish company Celebi Aviation in high security activities at major Indian airports is increasing. This is when Türkiye has provided drones and employees to Pakistan during a military conflict after India’s anti -terrorist attacks under Operation Sindoor in recent times.
Celebi Aviation, a joint venture with Indian operations since 2008, is currently managing major ground-handling and cargo operations at eight major Indian airports such as Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad and Ahmedabad. The company handles more than 58,000 flights per year in India and there are about 7,800 people on its salary.
According to India Today, SuKsha officials said that Turkey had not only supplied military quality drones, but also trained pilots to help Pakistan in a failed attack on Indian air defense systems on 7 May. The joint drone and missile attacks were allegedly carried out to weaken Indian security after Indian retaliation against terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan -occupied Kashmir.
While Turkey has more clearly taken a pro -Pakistan stance under the leadership of President Recep Tayyap Erdogan – including vocal support on Kashmir – its role in assisting Pakistan’s military campaigns has raised the alarm bells in Indian security circles, especially in view of the presence of Celebi in sensitive airport areas.
Celebi Aviation’s airside employees work in airside areas – high security areas from airport to aircraft and international cargo. These jobs include extensive background testing and taking pass (AEP) for admission to the airport from the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS). There are all services of Celeby Aviation in India, such as aircraft ramp handling, passenger services, baggage handling and cargo warehousing, safety concerns.
Even though it is registered in Indian institutions – Celebi Airport Services India and Celibi Delhi Cargo Terminal Management -, it requires a thorough investigation due to the company’s Turkish background and its alleged military alliance with Pakistan.
Celebbi has also shown interest in purchasing Air India’s Ground-Handling Business (AIASL) during the privatization of Air India in 2016, which reflects its long-term strategic interest in India’s aviation industry. It now cooperates with many Indian and foreign carriers like IndiGo and Air India.
India provided humanitarian assistance to Turkey during the 2023 devastating earthquake under Operation Friend. Nevertheless, new revelations of Turkey’s military assistance to Pakistan may affect bilateral confidence in national security matters as well as bilateral confidence.
In view of the new military cooperation between Türkiye and Pakistan, government offices have not yet made any official announcement regarding the review of the action taken by Celebi.
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