Noida Airport focused on licensing ahead of 'slow, steady ramp up': COO
Jewar Noida International Airport chief operating officer (COO) Kiran Jain, speaking at Routes Asia 2025, stated (26-Mar-2025) the airport is focused on completing licensing processes as its next "critical milestone", which will "hopefully" be completed by the end of May-2025. Ms Jain said the airport is planning for a "slow, steady ramp up" to the launch of operations and a programme is in place with its domestic partners.
Background ✨
Jewar Noida International Airport aimed to commence operations on 17-Apr-2025, having previously been expected to start by the end of 20241 2. The airport completed its first validation flight, confirming navigational and air traffic systems ahead of the planned operational start in April 20253. It entered a partnership with Mahindra Logistics Mobility to provide electric vehicle airport taxi services4. CEO Christoph Schnellmann reported strong interest from international carriers, particularly from Southeast Asia and the Middle East5.