Noida airport CEO’s security clearance unlikely as govt not in favour of changing rule for greenfield airports
Indian Express·4h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Noida International Airport's Swiss CEO Christoph Schnellmann faces security clearance denial as India's government resists amending aviation rules prohibiting foreign nationals as greenfield airport chiefs. The BCAS security coordinator clearance remains mandatory for commercial operations. The airport, inaugurated March 28, awaits its aerodrome security programme approval and commercial launch.
Key Entities
Noida International AirportChristoph SchnellmannBureau of Civil Aviation SecuritySwiss nationalZurich Airport International AGPrime Minister Narendra Modi