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<p class="" data-start="186" data-end="547"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Adani Airport Holdings has officially ended its ground handling concession agreements with Turkish company Celebi at Mumbai&rsquo;s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) and Ahmedabad&rsquo;s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (SVPIA), following the revocation of Celebi&rsquo;s security clearance by the Indian government.</span></p>
<p class="" data-start="549" data-end="841"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">In a statement, Adani Airports confirmed that Celebi has been directed to immediately hand over all ground handling infrastructure to ensure uninterrupted airport operations. The company assured that services at both airports will continue smoothly through alternate ground handling agencies.</span></p>
<p class="" data-start="843" data-end="1046"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">To prevent disruption to employees, Adani Airports stated that all existing Celebi personnel at CSMIA and SVPIA will be transitioned to the new agencies under the same terms and conditions of employment.</span></p>
<p class="" data-start="1048" data-end="1242"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">&ldquo;Our ground handling operations remain fully functional, and we are committed to maintaining high service standards while prioritizing national interest,&rdquo; a spokesperson for Adani Airports said.</span></p>
<p class="" data-start="1244" data-end="1478"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">The termination follows a government notification issued by the Ministry of Civil Aviation, which announced the immediate revocation of Celebi Airport Services India Pvt Ltd&rsquo;s security clearance &ldquo;in the interest of national security.&rdquo;</span></p>
<p class="" data-start="1480" data-end="1723"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">This move is part of a broader strategic review. Adani Airport Holdings had recently also ended its agreement with Turkish company DragonPass, which previously allowed the firm's customers access to airport lounges at Adani-managed facilities.</span></p>
<p class="" data-start="1725" data-end="1972"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">&ldquo;Our collaboration with DragonPass has been terminated with immediate effect. DragonPass customers will no longer have lounge access at our airports. However, this will not affect other travelers or their lounge experience,&rdquo; the company clarified.</span></p>
<p class="" data-start="1974" data-end="2202"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">The decisions come amid rising geopolitical sensitivities, particularly in response to Turkey&rsquo;s support for Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack and India&rsquo;s subsequent &lsquo;Operation Sindoor&rsquo; to avenge the loss of 26 lives.</span></p>
<p class="" data-start="2204" data-end="2346"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Adani Airports emphasized that all operational changes are being made with a focus on continuity, national security, and passenger experience.</span></p>
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Adani Airports Cuts Ties with Turkish Firms Amid Security Concerns

Adani reinforces commitment to national interest amid rising geopolitical tensions

Celebi Out: Adani Airports Terminates Ground Handling Deal

Adani reinforces commitment to national interest amid rising geopolitical tensions

May 16, 2025 | 09:54 IST