Noida International Airport conducts full-scale aircraft turnaround trial ahead of commercial launch

NOIDA: Noida International Airport on Wednesday completed a full-scale aircraft turnaround trial as part of its operational readiness , activation and transition (ORAT) programme ahead of the commencement of commercial operations.The exercise, conducted on June 9 in collaboration with IndiGo and other airport partners, simulated a complete aircraft turnaround process and tested coordination between various stakeholders and airport systems.The greefield airport is set to begin commercial operations with domestic flights from June 15.The exercise tested coordination between various systems, processes and stakeholders, including critical airport infrastructure, including Visual Docking Guidance Systems (VDGS), passenger boarding bridges and ground power systems.VDGS is an automated airport display system to guide pilots to safely and precisely park their aircraft at the terminal gate.The trial also involved integrated baggage handling, cargo operations, in-flight catering services and other ground handling activities. Refuelling scenarios were assessed as part of the airport's operational preparedness.The airport also carried out re-validation of the Instrument Landing System (ILS) and Required Navigation Performance (RNP) approach procedures.The airport said the turnaround trial was part of a series of advanced ORAT exercises aimed at ensuring seamless coordination across operational interfaces before the start of commercial operations.(With inputs from PTI)