Noida International Airport (NIA) successfully conducted a full-scale aircraft turnaround trial on 9th June 2026 as part of its Operational Readiness, Activation and Transition (ORAT) programme, in collaboration with IndiGo and key airport partners.
Noida International Airport (NIA) successfully conducted a full-scale aircraft turnaround trial on 9th June 2026 as part of its Operational Readiness, Activation and Transition (ORAT) programme, in collaboration with IndiGo and key airport partners.
The trial simulated a complete aircraft turnaround on the airside, testing the end-to-end coordination of systems, processes and stakeholders. The exercise included the use and validation of critical infrastructure such as Visual Docking Guidance Systems (VDGS), Passenger Boarding Bridges, Ground Power, as well as integrated baggage handling and cargo processes. In-flight catering and other ground handling activities were also tested, with refuelling scenarios evaluated as part of the operational preparedness framework. As a part of the trial, re-validation of the Instrument Landing System (ILS) and Required Navigation Performance (RNP) approach procedures was conducted.
The turnaround trial forms part of a series of advanced ORAT exercises designed to ensure seamless coordination across all operational interfaces ahead of the commencement of commercial operations on 15th June 2026.
About Noida International Airport:
Noida International Airport (IATA code - DXN) connects the greater Delhi area and Western Uttar Pradesh with other cities in India and the world. This world-class airport combines Swiss efficiency and Indian hospitality to offer rich experiences and comprehensive commercial attractions and services to its passengers. NIA is committed to an ambitious net zero emissions goal supported by sustainable design and operations principles.
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, is 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 opening, 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.
For more information, please visit www.niairport.in.
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