India, March 10 -- LUCKNOW Senior officials of the Noida International Airport, led by chief executive officer (CEO)Christoph Schnellmann, met chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday and presented the aerodrome licence issued by the government of India. Now, it is only a matter of time before the airport, spread over 1,300 hectares, becomes operational. The licence certifies that the airport meets the safety and operational standards prescribed by the regulator.

Schnellmann briefed the CM about the progress of the project and the upcoming stages. According to government officials, after obtaining the aerodrome licence, the final phase of regulatory approvals is currently underway.

The airport's aerodrome security programme is under re...