Watch the footage of the Noida airport’s first flight! NIA tests safety equipment at Jewar in a trial

Noida: On Thursday, the newly constructed Noida International Airport conducted its first-ever calibration flight. Before commercial flights begin, these flights are crucial for new airports because they test and fine-tune airspace characteristics, runway illumination, and navigation systems to guarantee safety and accuracy. These flights also help pilots familiarize themselves with the airport’s layout and operating procedures. The aviation consulting company CAPA India projects that the Noida airport, which is expected to open by December of this year, will handle 9.4 to 11.7 million passengers in the fiscal year 2025–2026.

watch the videos:

https://x.com/NIAirport/status/1780934144618307842

A brilliant and sunny day at #NIAirport created the ideal conditions for the first-ever DVOR calibration flight. The Beechcraft King Air B300 flew to make sure all navigational equipment worked well, according to Noida International Airport’s official X (formerly Twitter) feed.

In an attempt to test all of the recently installed navigation systems at the airport, the post depicts a Beechcraft King Air B300 aircraft rumbling through the sky.

Flight calibration: Know what this means!
The validation, inspection, and calibration of aircraft while in flight are all included in the wide range of services that make up flight calibration. These services might include upgrading the aircraft’s equipment as needed, checking that radar systems are operating properly, and verifying that navigation systems and inspection requirements are being followed.

Jewar Airport: What is currently known?
Recall that the PTI previously said that the estimated cost of building the first phase of the next international airport in Noida is Rs 10,056 crore, of which around Rs 7,100 crore has already been spent. This 1,300-hectare phase is expected to start flying operations by September. According to PTI, the airport would have a single runway and a terminal that can handle up to 12 million people annually during this phase, which is code-named DXN.