TBM Staff - Mumbai Noida International Airport (NIA) reached a major milestone on December 9, 2024, with the successful completion of its validation flight, a key step in the aerodrome licensing process. The flight was conducted in the distinguished presence of Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu, the Minister of Civil Aviation. Operated by IndiGo, the airport’s launch carrier, the flight assessed the accuracy and functionality of NIA’s approach procedures, navigational aids, and air traffic control systems. This achievement highlights the airport’s compliance with the rigorous safety and operational standards necessary for commercial operations. Following this successful flight, NIA will finalize its aerodrome certification documentation and submit it to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).
This milestone builds upon the successful October calibration of the Instrument Landing System (ILS) and Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) systems by the Airports Authority of India, supported by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and successful Simulator trials of the RNP (Required Navigation Performance) procedures. This calibration ensures the highest safety standards for aircraft operations at NIA.
Christoph Schnellmann, CEO, Noida International Airport, said “The successful completion of validation flights at Noida International Airport is a proud moment for our entire team. This milestone reflects the dedication and meticulous planning that has gone into ensuring the airport is ready for commercial operations. We are gearing up for the airport’s opening and look forward to welcoming passengers to the airport.”
The validation flight is being conducted on an Airbus A-320 to test the RNP (Required Navigation Performance) procedures and ILS approach procedures. RNP is a set of navigation specifications that allow aircraft to fly precise flightpaths with high accuracy.
