Noida International Airport has encountered a significant regulatory challenge just as it prepares for commercial flight operations. According to several media reports, the Ministry of Home Affairs has declined a proposal to relax existing rules that prohibit foreign nationals from serving as chief executives of greenfield airports.
This decision directly impacts the airport’s leadership, as it effectively requires the replacement of its current CEO, Christoph Schnellmann.
Schnellmann is a Swiss national associated with Zurich Airport International AG as well as Bangalore’s Kempegowda Airport. He has spearheaded the Noida airport project since its inception.
The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) had originally suggested amending the restriction in favour of Schnellmann, but the home ministry rejected the proposal and communicated its stance to the Ministry of Civil Aviation.
As a result, the airport’s stakeholders are now expected to identify and appoint an Indian national to the top position before operations can begin. This transition could potentially lead to further delays for the airport, which has yet to start scheduled commercial flights.
22/04/2026 Avipsha Sengupta/Republic
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