Among India’s network of airports, a clash has already been foretold between a newbie in Noida and a veteran in neighbouring Delhi. On Wednesday, aviation consultancy firm CAPA India said that the competition between the two airports is expected to be intense and could play out even before the airport in Jewar, Noida, begins operations this year.
“Currently, the VAT (value added tax) on aviation turbine fuel (ATF) for domestic services is 25 per cent at Delhi airport, but it will only be 4 per cent at Noida airport. This will have a bearing on capacity allocation (by airlines) and