First validation flight lands at Noida International Airport, Jewar
On 9 December 2024, at Jewar, Uttar Pradesh, the first validation flight, operated by IndiGo, landed at Noida International Airport in the presence of Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu.
Summary
On 9 December 2024, at Jewar, Uttar Pradesh, the first validation flight landed at Noida International Airport (NIA) in the presence of Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu. Operated by IndiGo, the flight confirmed the airport's approach and departure procedures and navigational aids. The minister said the airport will be Uttar Pradesh's 17th operational airport and directed the operator to stick to deadlines so it becomes operational by April 2025.
Key facts
- Date / place
- 9 Dec 2024, Jewar (Gautam Buddha Nagar), UP
- Airport
- Noida International Airport
- Flight operator
- IndiGo
- Significance
- UP's 17th operational airport
- Target
- Operational by April 2025
Practice MCQs 3 questions
What is the official name of the airport at Jewar where the first validation flight landed on 9 December 2024?
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Correct answer: A — Noida International Airport
PIB (9 Dec 2024): the first validation flight successfully landed at the Noida International Airport (NIA) at Jewar.
Which airline operated the first validation flight at Noida International Airport on 9 December 2024?
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Correct answer: C — IndiGo
PIB (9 Dec 2024): operated by IndiGo, the flight touched down in the afternoon and received a ceremonial water cannon salute.
According to the Civil Aviation Minister, Noida International Airport will be Uttar Pradesh's operational airport number:
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Correct answer: B — 17th
PIB (9 Dec 2024): the minister thanked Jewar's farmers for enabling Uttar Pradesh to have its 17th operational airport.