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NOIDA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT NEARS FINAL airport, although final confirmation from the PMO is pending. At a
CLEARANCES; PM MODI EXPECTED TO INAUGURATE BY review meeting involving DGCA, BCAS, CISF, Yamuna International
DECEMBER 15. Airport Private Limited (YIAPL), and NIAL, officials indicated that
Noida International Airport is on the verge of receiving its the PMO had been briefed about a possible December 15
aerodrome licence, clearing the path for a potential inauguration inauguration.
by December 15. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath was briefed on Security preparations have been ramped up since the CISF
the airport’s progress during his visit to Jewar on Thursday, marking assumed charge in September. A total of 1,047 personnel are
his second inspection in three weeks. deployed for perimeter security, passenger and baggage
Officials informed the chief minister that the Directorate General screening, and landside safety, supported by quick response
of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is expected to issue the final licence by teams, over 350 AI-enabled CCTV cameras, electric fencing,
December 4, following a security inspection by the Bureau of Civil intrusion detection systems, and a centralised security operations
Aviation Security (BCAS). During the November 24–25 inspection, centre.
BCAS identified gaps in CISF preparedness, including the need for Once the aerodrome licence is issued, YIAPL will coordinate
additional CCTV cameras and watchtowers along the airport’s 17 with airlines such as Air India, Akasa Air, and IndiGo to finalise
km boundary. RK Singh, CEO of Noida International Airport Limited flight schedules. The airport is expected to commence daytime
(NIAL), confirmed that these requirements would be completed domestic passenger and cargo operations, though commercial
by December 2, after which DGCA approval is expected swiftly. flights are unlikely before early next year due to the need for slot
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is anticipated to inaugurate the approvals, scheduling, and ground handling arrangements.
NAVI MUMBAI AIRPORT EYES SEA–AIR CONNECTIVITY IN - to build a robust multi-modal transportation network.
PUSH FOR MULTI-MODAL EXPANSION. A spokesperson for Navi Mumbai International Limited said
Navi Mumbai airport is set to become India’s newest aviation hub the airport’s integrated cargo terminal is in the final stages
when it opens on December 25, promising improved connectivity of development and has been built in line with regulatory
and convenience for both passengers and exporters. requirements.
Designed with a strong emphasis on digitisation and automation, Cargo operations are expected to commence alongside
the airport is also leveraging its strategic location - just 14 km from passenger flights, enabling seamless sea–air connectivity from
Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNPA), the country’s largest container port day one.

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