US EditionIndia Halts Turkish Airport Firm’s Operations After Pakistan Row
- On May 15, 2025, Indian authorities withdrew approval for the Turkish company Celebi Aviation to operate at key airports such as Delhi and Mumbai, citing concerns related to national security.
- The decision followed recent India-Pakistan hostilities, with Turkey supporting Pakistan and reports alleging Turkish drones were used against India, intensifying political and public pressure to ban Celebi.
- Celebi denied national security allegations and stated it would pursue all legal remedies, while several Indian universities and traders also severed ties with Turkish institutions and products amid the escalating diplomatic chill.
- Government representatives noted receiving widespread requests to ban Celebi, with the minister of state for aviation citing moves made in 'national interest' and public boycotts causing travel bookings to Turkey and Azerbaijan to drop by 60%.
- The revocation of Celebi's clearance indicates a broader rupture in India-Turkey relations and signals increased focus on self-reliance and national security amid regional tensions.
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