As part of the development plan for Noida International Airport (NIA), Yamuna International Airport Private Limited (YIAPL) has signed an agreement with Airport Authority of India (AAI) for the provision of Air Navigation Services which includes Communications, Navigation, and Surveillance Systems and Air Traffic Management (CNS/ATM). One of the conditions of the concession for NIA, the agreement defines terms and conditions for the provision of CNS/ATM services by AAI at NIA.

As part of the agreement, AAI will plan and procure CNS/ATM equipment, install, and commission the equipment and provide air traffic services for aircraft intended for Noida International Airport. NIA will plan and build all relevant aeronautical facilities according to national and international norms laid down by MOCA, DGCA and ICAO. NIA and AAI will set up a joint coordination committee to monitor the implementation of the agreement.

Mr. Christoph Schnellmann, Chief Executive Officer, Yamuna International Airport Private Limited said, "The CNS/ATM agreement with the Airport Authority of India is another milestone in our journey towards the development of Noida International Airport, whilst ensuring cost efficient aeronautical processes. We are looking to partner with AAI to ensure safe, efficient, and cost–effective ATM services for the airlines operating at NIA. Our vision is to provide customer–focused airport operations in a collaborative environment at NIA."

Mr. Anil Pathak, Member Planning, Airport Authority of India (AAI) said, "We are pleased to partner with Noida International Airport, to provide Communications, Navigation, and Surveillance Systems for Air Traffic Management to enable smooth and efficient operations at the airport. We are enthusiastically looking forward to the development of NIA as it will be a major milestone in Indian aviation as a second sustainable airport serving the NCR."

NIA will be India’s leading airport in terms of customer–service, efficiency, digital services, and logistics with minimal environmental impact. NIA is looking forward to the close collaboration with AAI in installing state–of–the art CNS/ATM equipment to ensure uninterrupted 24/7 operations at Noida International Airport.

Notes to the editors

Yamuna International Airport Private Limited (YIAPL)

YIAPL is a 100% subsidiary of Zurich Airport International AG, which has been incorporated as a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) to develop the greenfield Noida International Airport. The Government of Uttar Pradesh has signed the concession agreement with YIAPL to develop Noida International Airport (NIA) at Jewar. The company is responsible for implementing the Public–Private Partnership project together with the Government of Uttar Pradesh, New Delhi Okhla Industrial Development Authority and Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority.
 

Zurich Airport International

Zurich Airport International AG, a 100% subsidiary of Flughafen Zürich AG, is successfully developing and operating award–winning airports in Latin America, the Caribbean and in India. The company is invested in multiple airport concessions and is providing operations and management contracts as well as advisory in all fields of airport development and management.
Flughafen Zürich AG, a major player in aviation, commercial and real estate, is the owner and operator of Switzerland’s main transportation hub and gateway to the world. The company is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange with a market cap of approx. CHF 5bn.

About Airport Authority Of India

Airports Authority of India (AAI) was constituted by an Act of Parliament and came into being on 1st April 1995 by merging erstwhile National Airports Authority and International Airports Authority of India. The merger brought into existence a single organization entrusted with the responsibility of creating, upgrading, maintaining, and managing civil aviation infrastructure both on the ground and air space in the country.
AAI manages 137 airports, which include 24 International Airports (including 3 International Civil Enclaves), 10 Customs Airports (including 4 Customs Civil Enclaves), 80 Domestic Airports and 23 Domestic Civil Enclaves at Defense airfields. AAI also provides Air Traffic Management Services (ATMS) over entire Indian Air Space and adjoining oceanic areas with ground installations at all Airports and 25 other locations to ensure safety of Aircraft operations. 

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