The Navi Mumbai International Airport marked a historic milestone today with the trial landing of an Indian Air Force C-295 aircraft on its newly built 3,700-metre runway. The occasion was elevated by a thrilling flypast of a Sukhoi-30 fighter jet. Developed by Adani Group and CIDCO, the airport is currently 75% complete and is scheduled to commence domestic operations by March 2025.
With plans for four terminals and a projected annual capacity of 90 million passengers, Mumbai is set to become the first Indian city with two international airports.
Important details about the new airport-
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Trial landing executed with an Indian Air Force C-295 aircraft
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Ocassion accompanied by a Sukhoi-30 flypast
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75% work done, with 4 terminals and 2 runways planned
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Aims for 90 million passengers/year by March 2025
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Will boost the city’s global appeal with a tourism zone
