Swiss President Calls Noida Airport a 'Swiss Touch in India'
Swiss President Guy Parmelin calls Noida International Airport a Swiss touch in India during his official visit to Uttar Pradesh.
In a significant boost to regional infrastructure prestige, Swiss Confederation President Guy Parmelin visited the Noida International Airport on Tuesday. During his tour, he lauded the facility, describing it as a "Swiss touch in India" due to its operational ties with Swiss expertise.
A Connection to Zurich Airport
The President's high praise stems from the airport's operational structure. The facility is managed by a subsidiary of Flughafen Zürich, the renowned company responsible for the operations of Zurich Airport. This partnership ensures that the Noida facility integrates world-class Swiss standards into the Indian aviation landscape.
Following his visit, Parmelin shared his impressions on social media, stating: "A Swiss touch in India: Noida’s new airport is operated by a subsidiary of Flughafen Zürich, the company behind Zurich Airport."
High-Level Delegation Tours Key Facilities
Accompanied by Switzerland's Ambassador to India, Maya Tissafi, and Uttar Pradesh Minister for Electronics and IT, Sunil Kumar Sharma, the President's delegation conducted a comprehensive tour of the site. The group received briefings from the leadership teams of both Noida International Airport and Zurich Airport International AG.
The tour included several critical areas of the facility, such as:
- The Passenger Terminal: Showcasing the modern design and passenger experience philosophy.
- Air Traffic Control (ATC): Demonstrating the technological capabilities of the site.
- Airside Infrastructure: Highlighting the operational readiness and safety standards.
Future Growth and Regional Impact
The visit underscores the massive scale at which the airport is intended to operate. According to Parmelin, the facility is designed with long-term vision, with the capacity to handle up to 70 million passengers annually in the future.
Christoph Schnellmann, Vice Chairman of Noida International Airport, noted that the visit was a privilege and offered a platform to demonstrate the progress made so far. He emphasized that by drawing on Zurich Airport’s international experience, the project remains dedicated to providing a safe, efficient, and passenger-centric hub for the Delhi NCR and Uttar Pradesh regions.
This diplomatic visit highlights the Uttar Pradesh government's ongoing efforts to attract international investment and drive economic growth through large-scale, infrastructure-led development.