The Noida International Airport on Thursday announced the completion of air calibration for the DVOR and DME systems. These systems are crucial components aiding navigation, landing, and aircraft departure. Last week, calibration commenced with the inaugural flight of the Beechcraft King Air B300, a twin-engine turboprop aircraft, at the greenfield airport in Jewar, approximately 75 km from Delhi.
The Noida International Airport posted on its official account on X and said, ’’Milestone alert! Air calibration of the DME and DVOR-two essential systems supportive of landing, departure, and navigation of the airplane is completed’’.
How do DME and DVOR function?
The DME (Distance Measuring Equipment) and DVOR (Doppler VHF Omnidirectional range) play a very important role in regulatory compliance, operational planning, and adhering safety of aviation. Calibration flights by taking cues from these navigation tools, make sure to maintain safe and smooth air traffic flow and aid in rapid growth and progress of air transportation at par with global standards.
Development plan of Noida International Airport:
The Noida International Airport on completion is expected to become India’s largest airport by 2040 and will be constructed in four phases. The airport has been erected on a massive 5,000-hectare area and will consist of three runways. The commercial operations are likely to commence by the end of 2024.