![]() ![]() Aligned with this growth story of the Indian aviation industry, we are building additional airport infrastructure for the NCR region. We are also excited by the aircraft orders by Indian airlines, which is yet another indication that India will see accelerated growth in air traffic. The report also indicates that Indian aviation will cater to 430 million additional air passenger journeys to and from and within India in 2040 as compared to 2019. As per IATA’s projections, India’s aviation industry is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.8% for the next two decades. Q: Is NIA looking towards having a huge chunk of traffic shift from the Delhi Airport? What are your expectations from the new airport?Ī: India has witnessed historic growth in air traffic in recent times. The cargo and logistics infrastructure and ecosystem will cater to a differentiated catchment and several upcoming industrial clusters in NCR and Uttar Pradesh, creating a cargo gateway for Northern India. Spanning over 80 acres of land, the upcoming cargo hub will provide quick, convenient, and intermodal connectivity. To provide air cargo and logistics infrastructure for the catchment area of Noida International Airport, we have recently awarded a concession for a multi-modal cargo hub (MMCH) to Air India SATS. We are focused on developing a digital airport that supports contactless travel, ease of way finding, and optimum dwell time for passengers. How are you planning to achieve this feat?Ī: We are developing NIA as India’s leading airport in terms of customer service, operational efficiency, digital services, and commitment to minimal environmental impact. ![]() Q: It is also being said that NIA is aspiring to be the first international hub for India. The details are being discussed with all of them and we expect a good start to our operations with so much interest from airline partners. Q: How many airlines are you in talks with for operations from this airport currently and what is the status of those talks?Ī: We are in talks with various airlines that have shown interest and are sending queries on the routes. We also expect to start the test flights around mid-2024. Q: Is NIA confident enough to meet the deadline for beginning the operations by September 2024? Also, if you could share the detailed timeline of the airport as to when the trial flights are expected and when are we likely to see the first commercial aircraft take off from this new airport?Ī: Yes, we are confident with the progress of the work at the Noida International Airport and envisage operations to start by the end of 2024. The Central government, as well as the Government of UP, have been very supportive throughout and we are envisaging a seamless road ahead as we move forward in the construction of the airport. Nonetheless, we learned a lot during this period, and for me, two things that stand out to tackle any such challenge are, one, the importance of having contingency plans in place, of thinking through potential crisis situations and our responses in advance, the second being the importance of transparent and regular communication with all stakeholders during times of crisis. Q: What are the challenges you have faced so far and how have you been able to overcome those?Ī: The biggest challenge that we all faced as an industry is the unprecedented onset of the Covid-19 while we were just beginning. The airport will become operational by the end of 2024 with one terminal building and one runway, with a passenger capacity of 12 million per year. In the next few months, nearly a dozen buildings will come up at the site, including the passenger terminal, air traffic control tower, office blocks, sewage and water treatment plants, and electric sub-stations. There are almost 3,000 workers who are fully mobilized at the site. Vertical construction for buildings has also started. With over nine months into the construction with Tata Projects, the excavation process and earthwork for the terminal building and the runway have been completed with multiple mega pours over the last few weeks. Q: Can you give us an update on the construction status of the Noida International airport?Ī: The construction work is going on in full swing. ![]() The Sunday Guardian spoke to the Chief Executive Officer of NIA, Christoph Schnellmann, about the progress of construction of NIA and what the new airport holds for all of us. The greenfield airport is likely to begin operations by the end of 2024. The much-awaited Noida International Airport (NIA) that is coming up at Jewar in Uttar Pradesh would provide much relief to the traffic at the Delhi airport and is likely to become the first international hub for India. ![]() CEO Christoph Schnellmann says NIA will be a greenfield airport with a zero-emission philosophy. ![]()
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