Overview

• Turkey reportedly provided armed drones and operators to Pakistan during the recent India-Pakistan conflict, raising concerns about its ties to Indian aviation operations.
• Celebi Aviation, a Turkish firm, manages sensitive ground handling and cargo operations at nine major Indian airports, including Delhi and Mumbai.
• Shiv Sena leaders and public voices are demanding the termination of Celebi’s contracts, citing national security risks and Turkey’s support for Pakistan.
• Indian airlines like IndiGo and Air India Express face backlash due to their operational ties with Turkish aviation companies, including code-share agreements and maintenance deals.
• The Indian government and aviation authorities are under pressure to reconsider security clearances and partnerships with Turkish firms operating in the country.