Noida International Airport (NIA) and TajSATS, India's leading inflight catering provider, have joined forces to establish an advanced inflight kitchen facility. NIA, situated in Jewar, is an upcoming greenfield airport set to improve connectivity to and from Delhi NCR, Noida, and Western Uttar Pradesh.

The CEO of TajSATS, Mr. Manish Gupta, expressed his excitement about this collaboration, highlighting the growth opportunities arising from India's expanding airport network. He emphasized that TajSATS, with its extensive network and market leadership, is well-positioned to deliver top-quality inflight and lounge catering, capitalizing on its four decades of experience. This agreement also marks the reinforcement of TajSATS' presence in Delhi NCR, with the establishment of their second facility in the region.

Under the terms of the agreement, TajSATS will develop the inflight kitchen facility at NIA based on a design, finance, build, operate, and transfer (DBFOT) model, with a 37-year concession period. TajSATS will provide passenger and crew meal services, manage inflight catering equipment, and handle meal loading and unloading.

Christoph Schnellmann, CEO of Noida International Airport, emphasized the significance of this partnership in delivering a modern, customer-centric culinary experience. He believes that meals are an integral part of creating a distinguished inflight and airport experience. TajSATS' extensive experience in serving numerous airports positions them perfectly to align with NIA's vision of providing a world-class experience to passengers.

Strategically located within the airport premises, the state-of-the-art kitchen will occupy an impressive 40,000 square feet and have the capacity to prepare over 15,000 meals daily during its initial phase. Additionally, the kitchen will cater to the needs of the airport's lounge facilities and the food and beverage outlets within the airport and its vicinity.

With the addition of this facility, TajSATS will operate a total of nine production facilities in India, further solidifying its presence in the industry.

This partnership between Noida International Airport and TajSATS marks a significant step towards providing passengers with an exceptional culinary experience as part of their inflight and airport journey. As NIA approaches its opening at the end of 2024, it is set to become a benchmark for sustainable airport operations and rich passenger experiences. TajSATS, with its commitment to food safety, hygiene, and quality, is well-equipped to play a pivotal role in this exciting venture.