India, Nov. 21 -- With the final rounds of inspections still underway, the Noida International Airport is set to receive its aerodrome licence by November 30, paving the way for the commencement of commercial flights from Uttar Pradesh's first greenfield airport in the National Capital Region, the Noida International Airport Limited (NIAL) said on Thursday.

"Once the licence is granted, the private concessionaire-along with Air India, Akasa Air and IndiGo-will decide when operations can begin. However, the formal inauguration will depend on the availability of the Prime Minister (Narendra Modi)," said RK Singh, chief executive officer of the NIAL, a UP government agency formed to oversee the construction of airport.

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