India’s aviation security regulator has rejected the security clearance of Noida International Airport’s Swiss CEO Christoph Schnellmann, citing a 2011 mandate that requires greenfield airport CEOs to be Indian nationals. The decision puts the airport’s commercial launch at risk just weeks after its inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Noida Airport Launch Delay
Noida International Airport in Jewar has received its aerodrome licence from the DGCA, bringing India’s newest major airport closer to commercial flight operations.
Noida Airport has encountered another delay to July 2025, with officials confirming it will miss its third scheduled launch date of May 15.
Noida International Airport (DXN) in Jewar will not meet its April 2025 deadline for scheduled passenger operations due to construction delays at the terminal.
Upcoming international airport expected to become the largest in Asia, Noida International Airport (DXN) has delayed the launch by April 2025. Earlier it was schedule to inaugurate operations by end of 2024.