Behind the Terminals at DXN - feat. Daniel Bircher (Chairman & MD - Noida International Airport, Zurich Airport International) - The Indian AvGeek
· 48 min · S1 E32
Episode Behind the Terminals at DXN - feat. Daniel Bircher (Chairman & MD - Noida International Airport, Zurich Airport International) - The Indian AvGeek
Episode number 32 features Daniel Bircher, Chairman and MD at the Noida International Airport. Detailed discussion involving all aspects of the airport launching soon.
✈️Daniel’s background in aviation and how he got into the business.
✈️His time at BLR as the director of operations. How are those learnings helping him at DXN?
✈️When will DXN commence operations?
✈️Will cargo operations start earlier or passenger operations?
✈️Will DXN compete with DEL or complement DEL?
✈️Primary catchment area of the airport.
✈️How is DXN attracting traffic and airlines from DEL? Will it become Code F compliant?
✈️PaxEx features at the airport, contract, or airline-led lounges?
✈️Domestic and international airline partners at the start.
✈️What’s DXN’s pitch to international airlines?
✈️Domestic/International traffic mix in the first 12 months.
✈️How will DXN support regional aviation?
✈️When will the flight to Zurich from DXN happen?
✈️MRO, Cargo, and General Aviation plans at DXN.
✈️Global trends in airport management.
✈️Split between aero/non-aero revenue.
✈️Retail, duty-free and F&B mix at the airport.
✈️The importance of Skytrax for airport operators.
✈️What challenges do airport operators in India face?
✈️What are the future expansion plans of the Noida International Airport?
✈️Will Zurich Airports look at other greenfield/brownfield airport development opportunities in India?
Vishal Mehra - @vishal1mehra
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