Indian Govt Seeks Security Inputs on IndiGo Turkish-Leased Planes

India's civil aviation ministry is currently reviewing IndiGo's codeshare and leasing partnerships with Turkish Airlines amid national security concerns following Turkey's public support for Pakistan during recent conflicts. The ministry is consulting with IndiGo and security agencies to determine the future course of action regarding the use of Turkish-leased aircraft and codeshare agreements. The aviation security regulator, BCAS, revoked the security clearance of Turkish ground handling firm Celebi Airport Services India Pvt Ltd, citing national security risks. Despite these developments, IndiGo maintains that it complies with all regulatory requirements and emphasizes the commercial benefits of its partnership with Turkish Airlines, which includes operating leased Boeing 777 aircraft on routes to Istanbul and codeshare tickets to over 40 destinations in Europe and the U.S. The government's review comes amid broader public and industry pressure to reconsider ties with Turkish firms, including boycotts of Turkish products and travel advisories against visiting Turkey. The situation reflects escalating tensions in India's aviation and diplomatic relations with Turkey, influenced by geopolitical conflicts in the region.