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India Opens Second International Airport in Capital New Delhi
- On Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Phase I of the Noida International Airport in Jewar, marking a significant milestone for Uttar Pradesh and the National Capital Region to expand aviation capacity.
- Strategically located along the Yamuna Expressway, the facility aims to ease congestion at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi, initially handling 12 million passengers annually with plans to scale to 70 million.
- The airport features a 3,900-metre runway capable of handling wide-body aircraft, utilizing the Instrument Landing System for all-weather operations and incorporating traditional Indian heritage elements in its architectural design.
- Beyond passenger services, the cargo facility is designed to handle over 2 lakh metric tonnes annually and includes a 40-acre Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul area, which the government described as a "game changer" for the economy.
- Operated by Yamuna International Airport Private Limited , the site is secured by around 5,000 personnel following receipt of its aerodrome license from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation earlier this month.
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Our priority is citizens' convenience, saving time and reducing costs: PM Modi at inauguration of Jewar Airport.
Our priority is citizens' convenience, saving time and reducing costs: PM Modi at inauguration of Jewar Airport. Our priority is citizens' convenience, saving time and reducing costs: PM Modi at inauguration of Jewar Airport.
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