Akasa Air has signed a partnership agreement with Noida International Airport at the ‘Wings India 2024’ event in Hyderabad outlines that Akasa Air will base its aircraft at the upcoming Airport which is expected to be the largest in India.
Akasa Air, the latest entrant in India’s aviation sector, has signed a partnership agreement with Noida International Airport (NIA), marking a significant development for the country’s aviation landscape. The announcement was made at the ‘Wings India 2024’ event in Hyderabad. The agreement outlines that Akasa Air will base its aircraft at the upcoming Noida International Airport which is expected to be the largest airport in India once fully completed, situated in Jewar town in the rising aerospace hub state of Uttar Pradesh in the eastern part of India. The airline is set to operate both domestic and international flights from this strategic location. Detailed aspects of the partnership, including the initial number of flights, will be finalized closer to the airport’s operationalization.
Noida International Airport, in its first phase, will feature one runway and one terminal, with an annual passenger handling capacity of 1.2 crore. As the airport progresses through subsequent phases, it aims to serve 70 million passengers annually. This expansion is critical in addressing the rising air traffic demands in the National Capital Region (NCR), complementing Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA), which is expected to reach saturation in the coming years.
In terms of connectivity, plans for a rapid rail corridor integrated with the upcoming rapid rail transit system in the NCR are underway. This rail corridor will not only ensure swift connectivity with IGIA but will also extend connections to Rajasthan and Haryana, broadening the airport’s catchment area. The detailed project report for the rapid rail connectivity is expected in approximately three months, with an estimated project cost exceeding Rs 16,000 crore.
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Additional road and rail links are being designed to connect Noida International Airport to major highways like the Delhi-Mumbai expressway and the dedicated rail freight corridors. The holistic approach to connectivity and infrastructure development positions Noida International Airport as a key player in boosting the Indian aviation sector, meeting the growing demands and expectations of the region’s air travel landscape. This initiative aligns with the broader vision of enhancing air travel accessibility and capacity in India.
Questions – Where is Akasa Air expected to base its aircraft?
Answer – Noida International Airport
Questions – Which event did Akasa Air announce its partnership with Noida International Airport?
Answer – Wings India 2024
Questions – Where is Noida International Airport located?
Answer – Jewar town in Uttar Pradesh
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