Delhi Airport ends ties with Celebi; assures of smooth operations, employee continuity

ANI May 16, 2025 215 views

Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) has officially severed ties with Celebi following the revocation of its security clearance by BCAS. The airport operator is working with AISATS and Bird Group to maintain seamless ground operations. All Celebi employees will be transferred to new service providers without changes to their employment terms. Celebi, which handles major operations in Mumbai and other Indian airports, faces a significant setback in India.

"DIAL has formally ended its association with Celebi entities responsible for ground handling and cargo operations at IGIA." – DIAL Statement
New Delhi, May 16: After Central government revoked the security clearance of Turkish ground-handling company Celebi, citing national security concerns, the Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) has officially terminated its association with Celebi entities.

Key Points

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DIAL terminates Celebi over security clearance revocation

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Ensures employee transition under same terms

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AISATS and Bird Group to handle ground operations

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Celebi manages 70% of Mumbai Airport’s ground services

"In compliance with the directive from the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) to revoke the security clearance of Celebi Airport Services India, Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) has formally ended its association with Celebi entities responsible for ground handling and cargo operations at Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA)," according to the statement.

"Celebi Airport Services India Pvt Ltd and Celebi Delhi Cargo Terminal Management India Pvt Ltd were overseeing ground handling and cargo terminal functions, respectively. 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 operation, DIAL is working towards onboarding one of the pre-approved handlers to ensure uninterrupted cargo operations," the statement further reads.

In addition, DIAL has assured that all employees currently on the rolls of Celebi entities for cargo and ground handling services at IGI Airport will be transitioned to the new employer(s) with immediate effect. These employees will continue under their existing terms and conditions of employment.

The Delhi International Airport has assured passengers, airlines and cargo stakeholders of efforts being made to maintain high standards of service and operational efficiency through the transition.

Celebi handles about 70 per cent of ground operations at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, including passenger handling, load control, cargo services, postal services, warehouse management, and bridge operations. It also operates at multiple airports across India, including the Delhi Airport.

With a presence in several countries, including Turkiye, India, Hungary, Germany, Tanzania and Indonesia, Celebi Aviation employs approximately 16,000 people and provides services to more than 400 airline customers.

Reader Comments

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Rajesh K.
Good decision by the government! National security should always come first. Hope the transition is smooth for employees and passengers. Delhi Airport is our pride, can't compromise on safety standards 🇮🇳
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Priya M.
While security is important, I hope the employees don't suffer during this transition. Many families depend on these jobs. Glad to see DIAL assuring job continuity but implementation matters more than statements.
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Amit S.
This shows how vulnerable our critical infrastructure is to foreign companies. We should develop more Indian capabilities in aviation services. Atmanirbhar Bharat isn't just a slogan!
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Sunita R.
Travel frequently through Delhi airport. Hope service quality won't drop during this change. The ground staff from Celebi were always efficient. 🤞 The new handlers maintain the same standards.
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Vikram J.
Interesting timing considering recent geopolitical developments with Turkey. The government should be more transparent about the specific security concerns. Public has the right to know what risks were identified.

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