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, how he got into the business. ✈️His time at BLR as the director of operations. How those learnings are 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