The Directorate General of Civil Aviation on Friday issued the aerodrome licence to the Noida International Airport in Jewar, marking a key step towards the commencement of flight operations, officials said. The development was confirmed to PTI by Rakesh Kumar Singh, the chief executive officer of Noida International Airport Limited (NIAL) and the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority. Bhatia said that the remaining deployment and operational arrangements at the airport are expected to be completed within the next 45 days, and the airport infrastructure is now fully ready. We are committed to delivering a modern, efficient and passenger-centric airport that will serve as a catalyst for regional economic growth," Christoph Schnellmann, Chief Executive Officer, Noida International Airport (NIA), said in a statement. "With the grant of the Aerodrome License, the Noida International Airport is expected to be fully ready for flight operations within the next 45 days.

Source: International New York Times March 07, 2026 04:22 UTC