Noida International Airport to boost connectivity and Ease of Living: PM Modi

According to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the upcoming Noida International Airport will boost connectivity and Ease of Living for the National Capital Region and Uttar Pradesh. In a post on social media platform X, Mr Modi said, his government has been taking many steps to ensure top-quality infrastructure for the people and leverage the power of connectivity to further prosperity.

The Noida International Airport in Greater Noida witnessed a historic moment yesterday as the first-ever flight landed, amid the ongoing trials, and was accorded a ceremonial water cannon salute. The trial flight, which came from Delhi and landed at 1.30 PM, was carrying Airport Authority of India (AAI) officials, and technical experts. It was a crucial step in testing the airport’s readiness.

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The team onboard gathered comprehensive technical data during the take-off, flight, and landing phases to ensure operational safety and efficiency.

During the trial, the aircraft performed a 15-minute flight before landing on the 3,900-metre runway at Jewar. After a brief 5-minute stop, the plane took off again. The collected data will be sent to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) for further analysis. Trials will continue till December 15.

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