Noida Airport Faces Fresh Delays, Commercial Flights Pushed to 2026

• Noida International Airport (Jewar) commercial flights now expected in 2026, missing earlier deadlines.
• Delays are due to pending aerodrome licence from DGCA and security clearance for CEO Christoph Schnellmann.
• Adani-owned Navi Mumbai International Airport began commercial operations on Monday.
• Despite completed trials, regulatory approvals remain the main hurdle for the second NCR airport.
• Phase 1 of the Rs 6,500-crore project aims to handle 12 million passengers annually.

Why It Matters: Noida Airport's launch delayed to 2026 due to pending regulatory clearances, contrasting Navi Mumbai's opening.