Adani Airports Terminates Celebi Contract At Mumbai, Ahmedabad Airports

Adani Airports Holdings on Friday has terminated its ground handling contracts with Turkey-based Celebi Aviation at Mumbai and Ahmedabad airports after the Government of India revoked the company’s security clearance with immediate effect.

Celebi has been directed to hand over all ground handling facilities at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) in Mumbai and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (SVPIA) in Ahmedabad, according to a statement.

“We will continue to provide seamless service to all airlines without disruptions through new ground handling agencies selected by us. 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,” it said.

The announcement came hours after the Ministry of Civil Aviation cancelled security clearance for Celebi’s three local entities citing security concerns. Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu said public safety and national interest are “paramount” and “non-negotiable.”

On Thursday, Adani Airport Holdings also ended its partnership with China-based lounge service provider DragonPass.