India, Nov. 1 -- A calibration flight of the Airports Authority of India (AAI) successfully landed at the upcoming Noida International Greenfield Airport in Jewar, officials said on Friday.

The moment when the calibration aircraft touched down at the Jewar airport, a key step before the airport becomes fully operational, was captured on camera. The video of the landing soon went viral on social media.

This calibration aircraft landing, a crucial test which is conducted before any new airport becomes operational, verifies the accuracy of the airport's navigation and communication systems, said a statement issued by the Uttar Pradesh government.

"The successful completion of the calibration flight marks a major step forward for Jewar air...