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Noida International Airport chooses Amadeus as a strategic technology partnerto co-create digital passenger experience

05/16/2023

Noida International Airport (NIA) has signed an agreement with Amadeus for the provision of a world-class passenger

National, May 16, 2023

Noida International Airport (NIA) has signed an agreement with Amadeus for the provision of a worldclass passenger processing system (PPS) including common use checkin, boarding, baggage reconciliation, and DigiYatra enabled biometric capabilities. Under the agreement, Amadeus will design, supply, commission, operate, and maintain the cloudhosted endtoend PPS for Noida International Airport. Under the terms of the service engagement, Amadeus will also provide a host of smart and modern capabilities including biometricbased DigiYatra integration at every passenger touch point to enable smooth passenger experiences.

Selfservice PPS touchpoints including checkin kiosks, automated bag drops, and eGates will be fully integrated and communicate in realtime with airline departure control systems and other stakeholders to facilitate a frictionless experience for travelers.

Mr. Christoph Schnellmann, Chief Executive Officer, Noida International Airport, said, "We are pleased to partner with Amadeus for the passenger processing system at Noida International Airport. Amadeus is a leading global travel technology company, and its rich experience and stable suite of digital solutions will support NIA in delivering worldclass services. This is a significant step forward in our endeavor of facilitating fast, safe and convenient journeys for travelers."

Sarah Samuel, SVP Airport and Airline Operations, APAC, Amadeus said, "Noida International Airport and Amadeus are working to cocreate the digital passenger experience of the future. We look forward to supporting an endtoend airport journey based on innovative cloud, selfservice and biometric technology that delivers a smooth and relaxed airport experience. This partnership is an important milestone for Amadeus in the Indian market and beyond, showcasing the strength of our technology in supporting airports’ growth from the ground up."

About Noida International Airport

Noida International Airport (NIA) will connect the greater Delhi area and Western Uttar Pradesh with other cities in India and the world. This worldclass airport will combine Swiss efficiency and Indian hospitality to offer rich experiences and comprehensive commercial attractions and services to its passengers. NIA will be the first airport in its class in India to achieve net zero emissions, setting a new standard for sustainable airport operations. For more information, please visit www.niairport.in. Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

About Yamuna International Airport Private Limited (YIAPL)

Yamuna International Airport Private Limited (YIAPL) was established for the development, construction and operation of the greenfield project – the Noida International Airport. The company, a 100% subsidiary of Zurich Airport International AG, will be responsible for the implementation of the public– private partnership project in close partnership with the Government of Uttar Pradesh and the Government of India. The concession period for Noida International Airport commenced on October 01, 2021 and will run for 40 years. At its projected opening at the end of 2024, the airport will feature one runway and one terminal and handle a capacity of 12 million passengers – with the potential for further development in additional construction phases.

About Amadeus

Travel powers progress. Amadeus powers travel. Amadeus’ solutions connect travelers to the journeys they want through travel agents, search engines, tour operators, airlines, airports, hotels, cars and railways.

We have developed our technology in partnership with the travel industry for over 30 years. We combine a deep understanding of how people travel with the ability to design and deliver the most complex, trusted, critical systems our customers need. In 2019, we helped connect over 1.9 billion people to local travel providers in over 190 countries.

We have a global mindset and a local presence wherever our customers need us.

Our purpose is to shape the future of travel. We are passionate in our pursuit of better technology that makes better journeys.
Amadeus is an IBEX 35 company, listed on the Spanish Stock Exchange under AMS.MC. The company has also been recognized by the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for the last eleven years.

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