Noida, 31 Oct

(HS): On Friday, a calibration flight by the Airports Authority of India (AAI)

successfully landed at Noida International Airport, marking a critical milestone

in the airport's operationalisation, according to authorities. According to a

statement published by the Uttar Pradesh government, this critical test, which

is undertaken before each new airport is operational, confirms the accuracy of

the airport's navigation and communication systems. The calibration flight's

successful completion represents a significant step forward for Jewar airport,

bringing it closer to satisfying international aviation safety requirements and

speeding the process of obtaining operating permission, according to the

statement. According to authorities, a calibration flight is a specialized test

operation that ensures the airport's Instrument Landing System (ILS), radar,

and air navigation systems meet international safety requirements.

During the

exercise, specially outfitted aircraft fly at various heights and angles to

evaluate the strength, stability, and precision of signals sent by ground

equipment. According to the statement, the procedure entails collaboration

among flight inspectors, technical engineers, and air traffic control (ATC)

professionals. AAI's calibration aircraft are outfitted with modern measuring

devices that collect real-time data during flight. This data is painstakingly

evaluated to detect and remedy any technical abnormalities, assuring the

greatest level of system correctness, the company stated. The first phase of

the greenfield Noida International Airport is slated to open soon. However, the exact date has yet to be

disclosed.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi