HT Bureau
GUWAHATI, July 3: The Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (LGBI) on Wednesday said it has appointed Ashwin Noronha as its new Chief Airport Officer (CAO) with immediate effect said an official statement.
As per the statement, Ashwin moved to Guwahati Airport from his current role as the chief operating officer at Mumbai International Airport Limited.
A veteran of the Aviation industry, having served Qatar Airways Group, KPMG and Zurich Airports in India, Ashwin will steer Guwahati Airport in the direction of the overall vision of Adani Enterprises.
Speaking on the same, Ashwin thanked his predecessor Utpal Baruah, who played an intrinsic role in the development of the Airport.
“I am excited to be an integral part of the journey of Guwahati Airport as we continue to build the airport of this region’s future. Airport management is complex and challenging and can make a tremendous difference to the lives of the people. I genuinely look forward to this leadership opportunity, and to continue to make positive impacts”, he added.
The Guwahati airport processed over five lakh passengers in May 2024 – almost 15% higher than the corresponding month in 2023. To manage the tremendous growth and enable passenger delight, over the next few years, Guwahati Airport is expected to witness significant changes.
A new terminal that will accommodate over 13 million passengers is scheduled to be ready for operations by mid-2025, with an increased runway capacity, MRO facilities, helipad and cargo market to establish the Airport as an international hub for South-East Asia.
Development at the Guwahati Airport will focus on redefining the airport infrastructure through a regional footprint growth. There will be an increased focus on consumers and non-passengers. With a deeper investment in digital technology innovations, Guwahati Airport will enable a seamless passenger experience.
As part of the Adani Airports team since 2019, Baruah steered and guided various teams towards delivering a seamless passenger experience. During his stint as chief airport officer for almost three years, Baruah brought his invaluable experience in the field of aviation to turn LGBIA Guwahati into a world-class airport.
