Mumbai's Latest Swanky New Airport Begins Operations As First IndiGo Flight Lands With Water SaluteA promising beginning for the airportMore about the airportThe new airport means:Navi Mumbai International Airport (FB)A new chapter began in India’s aviation industry on December 25, 2025 with the inauguration of Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) in Maharashtra. As per reports, 26,021 passengers (roughly 12,431 arrivals and 13,590 departures) have already travelled between December 25 and 30 from NMIA. On day four, the numbers crossed 21,000 passengers.Located in Ulwe-Panvel, the main motive to build NMIA was to relieve congestion at the existing Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) in Mumbai. NMIA marks a transformative moment for India’s aviation industry, emerging as a long-awaited second gateway to Mumbai. With air travel demand rising every year in one of the world’s fastest-growing aviation markets, this new facility could play an important role in India’s travel evolution.

Source: International New York Times December 31, 2025 08:58 UTC