12Photo© hindustantimes.comNavi Mumbai International Airport starts commercial flight operations
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The Navi Mumbai International Airport commenced commercial flight operations on Thursday (December 25, 2025), marking a key milestone for India's civil aviation sector while expanding air travel capacity for the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR).
The Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) began operations, with the first flight from Bengaluru, operated by IndiGo, touching down the runway at 8 a.m..
The aircraft was accorded a ceremonial water cannon salute on arrival, a time-honoured aviation tradition marking NMIA's first commercial touchdown and departure, the airport operator said in a statement.
“ Welcoming NMIA's first passengers alongside the Param Vir Chakra awardees offered a glimpse of India now taking shape,
Gautam Adani,
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“ NMIA establishes a resilient multi-airport system for the MMR, boosting capacity, enhancing passenger experience and futureproofing the region's aviation growth,
Gautam Adani,
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