Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:39am on 10 Sep 2026,Thursday India Global
Three Russian military aircraft landed at Noida Airport on Tuesday morning, marking the first foreign aircraft landing at the newly operational airport. The aircraft touched down around 5:30 am, with a Russian IL-76 military transport aircraft among them. A Russian advance team and military officials arrived aboard the aircraft. The landing is linked to preparations for Russian President Vladimir Putin’s upcoming visit to India and the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi. Airport authorities are making arrangements ahead of the high-profile diplomatic event. The arrival marks a major operational milestone for Noida Airport, which has now received its first foreign aircraft as preparations intensify for the summit and Putin’s visit.
