BCAS Revokes Turkish Airport Security Clearance, India Reviews Aircraft Leasing Amid Tensions

India's civil aviation sector is currently under scrutiny due to geopolitical tensions involving Turkish Airlines and Turkey's political stance, which has led to the revocation of security clearance for a Turkish airport services company amid national security concerns. Despite these tensions, IndiGo remains compliant with regulations while leasing aircraft from Turkish Airlines, with lease renewal decisions pending government review. Concurrently, India's domestic air travel market is experiencing significant growth, with IndiGo capturing a dominant 64.1% market share and demonstrating strong on-time performance amid rising passenger numbers. Regulatory advancements have also been made with the enactment of the Protection of Interest in Aircraft Objects Act, 2025, aligning Indian law with the Cape Town Convention to enhance creditor protections in aviation financing. These developments reflect a complex interplay between security, market dynamics, and regulatory modernization shaping the Indian aviation landscape.