Noida International Airport successfully conducted a full-scale aircraft turnaround trial today as part of its Operational Readiness, Activation and Transition (ORAT) programme, in collaboration with
@IndiGo6E and key partners.
The trial simulated a complete airside turnaround, testing end-to-end coordination of systems, processes and stakeholders under near-operational conditions. Key infrastructure and processes were put through their paces — including VDGS, passenger boarding bridges, ground power and pre-conditioned air, as well as baggage and cargo handling. In-flight catering and ground handling activities were also integrated, with refuelling scenarios evaluated as part of the exercise.
A key step in validating operational readiness ahead of the start of commercial operations.