First flight from Noida airport by 12 months finish: CEO

Noida airport is concentrated to operationalise by 12 months finish, chief government officer Christoph Schnellmann mentioned right here on Friday after signing a strategic partnership with Akasa Air.

Akasa Air is the second airline to companion with Noida airport after IndiGo.

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“Runway asphalting and paving exercise is underway. Baggage system is being put in. The subsequent few months will see building exercise speed up. We’re additionally working with companions to develop retail and meals and beverage expertise on the airport,” Schnellman mentioned.

The primary part of the Noida airport will price ₹5,700 crore and can deal with 12 million passengers yearly.

“We’re excited to welcome Akasa Air as our airline companion, marking a big step ahead as we progress in direction of airport opening. This partnership highlights our dedication to strengthen air connectivity within the Delhi NCR area and western Uttar Pradesh,” Schnellmann mentioned.

Final November, the airport had signed a partnership with IndiGo to develop community and enhance buyer expertise. IndiGo would be the launch provider on the airport, it was introduced on the time of signing partnership.