Rakesh Kumar, Chairman of India Exposition Mart Limited (IEML), praised the Noida International Airport in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh, on Saturday, describing it as a game-changer for the entire ecosystem, especially for industry and exports.
Speaking to ANI, Dr Kumar said, “Jewar is going to be a game-changer for the entire ecosystem, particularly for industry and exports. The cargo segment of the airport will cater to the pharma, handicrafts, textiles, leather, and footwear sectors, among many other industries within an 800-square-kilometre area. We consider this a true game-changer and salute the leadership for completing it in record time. As one of Asia’s largest airports, it will significantly boost the exhibition industry, the knowledge sector, universities, and the general industry, while providing immense benefits to the common man and passengers alike.”
Former Chief Executive Officer of the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) and Noida International Airport Ltd (NIAL), Arun Vir Singh, on Saturday described Jewar International Airport as a landmark project entirely powered by Foreign Direct Investment (FDI).
He told ANI, “Jewar International Airport is unique because it is a 100% Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) airport… The revenue model is different from any other in the country; revenue will be generated on a per-passenger basis… This airport features multi-modal connectivity, linking the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, the Amritsar-Kolkata line, and the Delhi-Mumbai railway line… It also includes a Ground Transportation Centre (GTC) that is currently under development… This model is expected to generate significant revenue for Uttar Pradesh…”
Noida International Airport is one of the largest greenfield airport projects in India. Initially, it will have a passenger handling capacity of 12 million passengers per annum (MPPA), with scalability up to 70 MPPA upon full development. The airport features a 3,900-metre runway capable of accommodating wide-body aircraft and includes modern navigation systems such as an Instrument Landing System (ILS) and advanced airfield lighting to enable efficient, all-weather, round-the-clock operations.
The airport also includes a substantial cargo ecosystem with a Multi-Modal Cargo Hub, an Integrated Cargo Terminal, and logistics zones. The cargo facility is designed to handle over 250,000 metric tonnes annually with potential expansion to around 1.8 million metric tonnes. Additionally, it incorporates a dedicated 40-acre Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facility, according to a press release by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO).