Noida International Airport on Track for Trial Operations and Commercial Flights

The Noida International Airport in Jewar is expected to receive its aerodrome license from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) by November 7, paving the way for trial operations and commercial flights. The airport's operator, Yamuna International Airport Pvt Ltd, has addressed 20 out of 38 observations raised by the DGCA during its licensing inspections between September 22 and 25. The remaining points relate to aerodrome infrastructure, rescue and fire-fighting services, air traffic control equipment installation, and manpower augmentation.

Key Takeaways:

• The DGCA is likely to issue the aerodrome license for the Noida International Airport by November 7, subject to the operator's ability to fulfill all mandatory requirements.
• The airport's operator, Yamuna International Airport Pvt Ltd, has submitted action taken reports (ATRs) for approximately 20 out of 38 observations raised by the DGCA during its licensing inspections.
• The pending points mainly relate to aerodrome infrastructure, rescue and fire-fighting services, air traffic control equipment installation, and manpower augmentation.
• The DGCA's specialized calibration aircraft will conduct technical checks of the airport's navigation and communication systems, a calibration flight is a technical operation undertaken by aviation authorities to ensure that all navigation aids and air traffic control systems are functioning within prescribed safety limits.
• The exercise may continue over several days depending on weather and operational conditions.
• The airport's CEO, RK Singh, stated that the DGCA will test and review the accuracy and reliability of air navigation and communication systems before the facility becomes ready for usage.
• The Noida International Airport is expected to benefit the NCR's penetration of flying, with Delhi airport's CEO, Videh Kumar Jaipuriar, expecting the accelerated growth of the aviation industry to benefit both the Noida International Airport and his own airport.

Statistics:

• 20 out of 38 observations raised by the DGCA during its licensing inspections have been addressed by the airport's operator, Yamuna International Airport Pvt Ltd.
• Approximately 38 observations were raised by the DGCA during its licensing inspections between September 22 and 25.
• The DGCA's calibration aircraft will conduct technical checks of the airport's navigation and communication systems over the next few days.
• The exercise may continue over several days depending on weather and operational conditions.

Sources:

• "DGCA official says Noida airport to get clearance for trial operations by Nov 7", Hindustan Times, October 28, 2022
• "Noida Airport Gets Trial Run Clearance", Financial Express, October 29, 2022
• "Noida airport on track for trial operations, commercial flights", Business Standard, October 29, 2022