Here are 10 key points about Noida International Airport:
- Operational Date: Noida International Airport will officially begin passenger flights on April 17, 2024.
- Test Landings: Test flights by Akasa, Indigo, and Airports Authority of India are scheduled for November 30, 2023, to start commercial flight trials.
- Domestic Flights: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) will finalize the number and destinations for domestic flights by mid-October.
- International Flights: Yamuna International Airport Pvt. Ltd. has applied to the International Air Transport Association (IATA) for international flight operations.
- Ticket Sales: Ticket bookings for international flights will begin in January or February 2024, while domestic bookings will open 1-2 months before the airport’s launch.
- Flight Technology: The airport is equipped with CAT 1 and 3 systems, allowing flights to operate even in low visibility conditions.
- Flight Trials: Trial flights for aircraft, including Airbus 319, 320, and 321, will take place on November 30, 2023, to assess runway performance.
- License Approval: Based on successful trials, an operational license application will be submitted in December, with the DGCA expected to issue it within 60 days.
- International Announcement: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) will officially announce the airport’s launch on February 6, 2024.
- Potential Destinations: The first international flights are expected to operate to popular destinations like Dubai and Singapore.
Noida International Airport is set to open for passenger flights on April 17. Before this, the airport will see its first test landings on November 30, featuring planes from Akasa, Indigo, and the Airports Authority of India. These test flights will kick off commercial flight trials at the new airport.
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is expected to confirm the number of domestic flights and destinations by mid-October. Meanwhile, the airport’s developer, Yamuna International Airport Pvt. Ltd., has applied to the International Air Transport Association (IATA) for international flights.
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On October 3, a meeting led by Dr. Arunvir Singh, CEO of Noida International Airport Ltd., was held with officials from aviation authorities. The meeting focused on finalizing approvals and setting the timeline for commercial services and trials.
The airport is equipped with CAT 1 and 3 systems, which will help planes land and take off even in low visibility. The instrument landing system will be calibrated between October 4 and 6, with certification expected by mid-October.
By November 15, the developer will apply to the DGCA for flight testing, and trial permissions should be in place by November 25. Aircraft such as the Airbus 319, 320, and 321 will take part in trial landings on November 30. If all goes well, the airport will apply for its operating license in December, and the DGCA is expected to grant the license within 60 days.
On February 6, 2024, IATA will release global information about the airport’s launch. Ticket sales for international flights will start around January or February, while domestic flight bookings will open one to two months in advance.
Although the first international routes have not been confirmed yet, flights to Dubai and Singapore are likely. The DGCA will finalize the number and destinations for domestic flights by October 15, with over 60 domestic flights expected on the first day of operations.
The opening of Noida International Airport is eagerly awaited as it promises to boost air travel in the region.
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