PM Modi to Inaugurate ₹19,647 Cr Navi Mumbai Airport on Oct 8
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the first watch phase of the ₹19,647 crore Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) on October 8. This significant event marks the beginning of operations for India's first multi-modal transport-linked airport, which aims to become one of Asia's largest aviation hubs.
NMIA, a joint venture led by the Adani Group, has received its Aerodrome License from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on September 30. This greenfield airport, complementing the existing Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, is designed with sustainability in mind, including infrastructure for sustainable aviation fuel storage.
Scheduled to commence commercial operations in December 2025, NMIA is set to handle up to 90 million passengers annually and 3.25 million metric tonnes of cargo. It will offer seamless connectivity via expressways, highways, metro, suburban rail, and water taxis, making it India's first multi-modal transport-linked airport. Passengers can look forward to the convenience of the Automated People Mover (APM) system for internal terminal connectivity.
Air India Group, IndiGo, and Akasa Air have already committed to partially relocating their operations to NMIA upon its launch, indicating the confidence and potential of this new aviation hub.
The inauguration of the first watch phase of NMIA by Prime Minister Modi signals a significant milestone in India's aviation sector. This new airport, with its green design, multi-modal connectivity, and capacity to handle substantial passenger and cargo volumes, is poised to emerge as a major player in Asia's aviation landscape.
Read also:
- Germany Launches HoLa Project for Megawatt Charging on A2 Motorway
- Transforming Digital Inventories in the Food Industry: A Comprehensive Guide for Food Businesses
- Canada's Transportation Revolution: Hyperloop & Electric Air Taxis by 2026
- ACC Expands European Battery Production with Three New Gigafactories
