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This is an archive article published on March 16, 2025
Navi Mumbai airport set to be inaugurated in June: Adani
The greenfield airport, developed by Navi Mumbai International Airport Ltd (NMIAL), is a 74:26 joint venture between Adani Airport Holdings Ltd (AAHL) and City and Industrial Development Corporation of Maharashtra (CIDCO)
At an estimated cost of Rs 16,700 crore, the project aims to ease congestion at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) and meet the growing air traffic demand in the country (Express Photo)
Marking a key milestone in aviation expansion, the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) is set to be inaugurated in June 2025, Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani announced on Sunday. The inauguration was initially planned on April 17.
After visiting the airport, Adani posted on social media platform X, “A glimpse into India’s aviation future! Visited the Navi Mumbai International Airport site today — a world-class airport taking shape. Set for inauguration this June, it will redefine connectivity & growth. A true gift to India!”
The greenfield airport, developed by Navi Mumbai International Airport Ltd (NMIAL), is a 74:26 joint venture between Adani Airport Holdings Ltd (AAHL) and City and Industrial Development Corporation of Maharashtra (CIDCO). At an estimated cost of Rs 16,700 crore, the project aims to ease congestion at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) and meet the growing air traffic demand in the country.
In July 2024, then Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu and Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol visited the airport site to review the progress of the work. After his visit, Mohol had said, “Going by the progress of the work, the airport will be operational in March next year.”
The NMIA will have two parallel runways, allowing simultaneous landings and takeoffs. The project is planned in multiple phases, ultimately reaching the capacity of over 90 million passengers per annum (MPPA). In its initial phase, the airport will handle 20 MPPA and manage 800,000 tonnes of cargo annually. It will also feature a 3,700-metre runway capable of accommodating large commercial aircraft.
In December 2024, Arun Bansal, CEO, Adani Airport Holdings Ltd, said that domestic operations at NMIA were expected to begin in the second half of May, with international flights commencing by the end of July.
© The Indian Express Pvt Ltd
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