3 Russian planes make first foreign landing at Noida Airport ahead of BRICS summit

Three Russian military aircraft landed at Noida Airport on Tuesday morning with a Russian advance team and military officials on board. The arrival marked the first foreign aircraft landing at the new airport as preparations gathered pace for Vladimir Putin's visit and the BRICS Summit.3 Russian planes make first foreign landing at Noida Airport ahead of BRICS summit.Three Russian military aircraft landed at Noida Airport for the first time on Tuesday morning, marking the first landing by foreign aircraft at the newly operational airport.The aircraft touched down on the runway at around 5:30 am, with the Russian military transport aircraft IL-76 among them. A Russian advance team and military officials arrived in India aboard the aircraft.The landing is being 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.RUSSIAN AIRCRAFT PARKED AT AIRPORTAll three military aircraft remained parked on the airport runway throughout Wednesday. Security officials from the airport, along with Russian teams, are monitoring the aircraft and overseeing security arrangements. Foreign military aircraft arriving in India have traditionally used Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport. The landing of the Russian aircraft at Noida Airport marks a significant first for the new facility.BRICS SUMMIT ON SEPTEMBER 12-13The 18th BRICS Summit will be held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on September 12 and 13, with several heads of state and government expected to attend. Russian President Vladimir Putin is also scheduled to participate in the summit. The landing and parking of the Russian military aircraft at Noida Airport are part of arrangements linked to international protocol and the movement of foreign dignitaries.- EndsWith inputs from Arun TyagiPublished By: Nitish SinghPublished On: Sep 10, 2026 02:31 IST