Russian Military Planes Land at Noida Airport Ahead of BRICS Summit
The landing is the first foreign aircraft arrival at the new airport and comes as Russian teams prepare for Putin's visit, officials said.
- On Tuesday, three Russian military aircraft, including an IL-76, landed at Noida Airport, marking the first time any foreign aircraft has arrived at the newly opened facility.
- Russian President Vladimir Putin is scheduled to attend the BRICS Summit in New Delhi, with advance teams arriving on the aircraft to support high-level engagements.
- Previously, foreign military aircraft used Indira Gandhi International Airport, but this landing demonstrates the new capabilities of the airport Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated earlier this year.
- The three aircraft remained parked on the runway throughout Wednesday while Russian teams and airport security officials monitored them to ensure security arrangements.
- Speculation exists that President Putin's aircraft could use the airport during his visit to the BRICS Summit, scheduled at Bharat Mandapam on September 12 and 13.
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