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Noida Airport Gets Aerodrome Licence, CM Yogi Pushes for Swift Launch

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath was presented the aerodrome licence for the Noida International Airport by a delegation in Lucknow. This licence is a critical milestone that accelerates the process towards the airport's formal inauguration and the commencement of commercial flight operations. Officials stated that the final phase of regulatory approvals is now underway, with the security clearance being the next key step. The greenfield airport in Jewar, developed in phases, aims to eventually handle 70 million passengers annually, connecting the NCR and western UP globally.

Key Points: Noida Airport Licence Presented to CM Yogi, Operations Near

  • Major step for airport operationalisation
  • Final regulatory approvals underway
  • Security programme under review
  • First phase capacity of 12 million passengers
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Noida airport officials present aerodrome licence to CM Yogi Adityanath

Aerodrome licence for Noida International Airport presented to UP CM Yogi Adityanath, marking a key step towards inauguration and commercial flights.

Noida airport officials present aerodrome licence to CM Yogi Adityanath
"With this licence, the process toward the airport's inauguration and the start of commercial flights will move forward more rapidly - CM Office"

Lucknow, March 10

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath was presented the aerodrome licence issued by the Government of India to the Noida International Airport, an official said on Tuesday.

A delegation from Noida airport informed the Chief Minister that the aerodrome licence marks a major step toward the early operationalisation of the airport at Jewar, said a statement.

Following the issuance of the licence, the process for the airport's inauguration and the start of commercial flight operations will now move forward rapidly, they told the Chief Minister.

In a message on social media, the CM Office said," Today, a delegation from Noida International Airport met with Chief Minister @myogiadityanathji in Lucknow and presented the aerodrome licence issued by the Government of India."

"With this licence, the process toward the airport's inauguration and the start of commercial flights will move forward more rapidly," it said.

On this occasion, the delegation also provided Chief Minister ji with information on the project's progress and the upcoming phases.

The delegation, led by Airport Chief Executive Officer Christoph Schnellmann, along with other senior officials, also briefed the Chief Minister about the progress of the project and the upcoming stages, said the statement.

According to the officials, after obtaining the aerodrome license, the final phase of regulatory approvals is currently underway.

The airport's Aerodrome Security Programme is presently under review by the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security. Once the security clearance is granted, the airport management will coordinate with all agencies to finalise the date for the formal inauguration and the start of commercial operations, said the statement.

The Noida International Airport, being developed in Jewar of Gautam Buddha Nagar, is a major greenfield airport that will connect the National Capital Region and western Uttar Pradesh with major cities across India and the world.

The airport is being developed with world-class facilities, combining Swiss efficiency with Indian hospitality.

The development of the airport is planned in four phases. In the first phase, one runway and one passenger terminal building have been constructed, with an annual capacity of approximately 12 million passengers. In the second phase, the capacity will be expanded to 30 million passengers. With further expansion in the third and fourth phases, the total capacity is targeted to reach 70 million passengers annually.

- IANS

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Priya S
Finally some progress! I travel frequently from Delhi and the congestion at IGI is a nightmare. Hoping this new airport will ease the pressure and offer more flight options. The "Swiss efficiency" part sounds promising, but let's see the execution on the ground.
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Rohit P
Good step, but my main concern is the last-mile connectivity. How will people from Delhi and Noida reach Jewar? The government needs to ensure fast metro or train links are ready simultaneously, otherwise the airport's utility will be limited.
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Sarah B
As someone who has worked on infrastructure projects, this is a significant milestone. The aerodrome licence is the core approval. The focus now must be on seamless security clearance and ensuring all operational protocols are world-class from day one.
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Vikram M
This will bring massive development to the Jewar region. Land prices have already shot up. Hoping the project also focuses on creating local jobs and doesn't just become an island of development. The phased approach to 70 million capacity is ambitious and necessary for our growing demand.
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Karthik V
Respectfully, while this is a positive development, I hope the focus remains on affordability for airlines and passengers. We don't need another ultra-expensive airport that only the wealthy can use conveniently. The promise is to connect western UP, so fares must be competitive.

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