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Time of India
19-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Mumbai, Delhi enter dual-airport era with distinct operating models
Ahmedabad: This winter, India's two largest urban conglomerates — Delhi National Capital Region (NCR) and Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) — will each gain a second dedicated commercial airport. In Delhi-NCR, the two airports will be operated by separate entities: GMR Group and Zurich Airport. In contrast, both airports in MMR will be managed by a single operator, the Adani Group , which aims to create a twin-airport system "to enable airlines to operate seamlessly across both airports, particularly in terms of cost efficiency". The group is treating Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) and the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) as "independent but cohesive". So how will the two airports operate post-2030 when CSMIA gets a new T1 and NMIA gets T2? "What I ultimately see happening is an alliance split. One airport will be the base for One World and the other for Star Alliance (two of the three major global airline alliances)," Adani Group director (airports) Jeet Adani said. A bit like New York's JFK and Newark. NMIA is being conceived differently from CSMIA, which had come up at a time of origin-destination travels with low transfer connections. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo "NMIA is to be a global hub for air travel and not just an origin-destination airport. We are in talks with airlines (IndiGo and Air India) to make it their home base for their global footprint. We have shown them our plans and have asked to be included in their plans," Adani said. You Can Also Check: Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai T2 is expected to be ready at NMIA by 2029-30, and a new structure would have been made in place of at least T1A at CSMIA. "Once the NMIA T2 is ready, I can give it to an (Indian) airline and its partner. That is why we are demolishing CSMIA T1 in phases so as not to take the capacity out in one go," Adani said. The group has asked the Airports Economic Regulatory Authority (AERA) to consider CSMIA and NMIA as a single airport with common charges instead of having lower for the former and higher for the latter. For example, say the airport charges and user development fees of CSMIA are 'X', keeping in mind the Rs 5,000-crore capex for a new T1. The same for NMIA is '6X' given its Rs 19,000-crore capex for phases I & II. If the two are combined, it will cost 3X at both places, say group officials. "The AERA Act passed by Parliament allows grouping of airports. So under that act, we have requested that CSMIA and NMIA be treated as a single airport," Adani said.
Time of India
19-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
How Mumbai's twin airports will play out under a common operator
Delhi-NCR and Mumbai MMR are set to acquire their second commercial airports this winter. The Adani Group proposes treating Mumbai's existing and upcoming airports as a single entity with unified charges, aiming to make flying more affordable. AHMEDABAD: Come winter and the massive urban conglomerates with India's political and financial capitals at their core — Delhi National Capital Region (NCR) and Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) — will get their second dedicated commercial airports. In Delhi-NCR's case, the two will be operated by different entities — GMR Group and Zurich Airports. Mumbai MMR, on the other hand, will have both the airports run by one operator — Adani Group — which says is developing a unique twin airport system by making it possible for airlines to seamlessly operate from either place in terms of airport costs. The Adani group has asked Airports Economic Regulatory Authority (AERA) to consider Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) and Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) as a single airport with common charges. 'CSMIA is an older airport with a depreciated asset base. NMIA is new greenfield airport. The cost structures are high for one and way low for the other. We are working with govt on how to combine these cost structures so that, as a system, flying becomes more affordable,' Adani Group director (airports) Jeet Adani told TOI Friday. You Can Also Check: Ahmedabad AQI | Weather in Ahmedabad | Bank Holidays in Ahmedabad | Public Holidays in Ahmedabad For example, say the airport charges and user development fees of CSMIA are X keeping in mind the Rs 5,000 capex for new T1. And the same for NMIA are 6X given the Rs 19,000 crore phase I & II combined getting ready. 'If the two are combined, it will cost 3X at both places. When both the airports are serving the same catchment, same economy, same city then why should there be two differential pricing instead of a lower pricing for all? We have made a recommendation to AERA for this. The AERA Act passed by Parliament allows grouping of airports. So under that act, we have requested that CSMIA and NMIA be treated as a single airport,' Adani said. The group is treating the two airports as 'independent but cohesive.' So how will the two airports operate post 2030 when CSMIA gets a new T1 and NMIA gets T2? 'What I ultimately see happening is an alliance split. One airport will be the base for One World and other for Star Alliance.' A bit like New York's JFK & Newark. NMIA, which is still in design stage and will cost Rs 1 lakh crore in its overall implementation to achieve the peak 9 CPA capacity, is being conceived very differently from CSMIA, which had come up at a time of origin-destination travels with very low transfer connections. 'NMIA is to be a global hub for air travel and not just an origin-destination airport. We are in talks with airlines (IndiGo and Air India) to make it their home base for their global footprint. We have shown them our plans and have asked to be included in their plans. We want to know what they want in terms of connection & baggage transfer time, MRO. India has a solid chance of making its on global hubs,' Adani said. The group is open to giving any one of the three terminals at NMIA as a dedicated terminal to an Indian carrier (IndiGo or Air India) and their partners. 'We are not here just as an airport operator but want to drive the entire ecosystem forward. It is not a fight between airline and airport operators. Collectively, our aviation ecosystem has to get the traffic currently transiting between India and rest of te world through nearby hubs in the Gulf, Southeast Asia and even Europe (for North America market). Those places have a deep integration between airports and airlines, which as of now is not there in India,' he said. 'Fortunately as a group we have fantastic relationship with IndiGo and the Tatas. We have spoken to both and have asked them to include us to their planning and be a part of our planning. Once the NMIA T2 is ready, I can give it to an (Indian) airline and its partner. That is why we are demolishing CSMIA T1 in phases so as not to take the capacity out in one go,' he added.
Time of India
18-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Adani Group seeks same pricing for both airports
The Adani Group has asked the Airports Economic Regulatory Authority (AERA) to consider both airports as a single entity with common charges. "CSMIA is an older airport with a depreciated asset base. NMIA is new greenfield airport. The cost structures are high for one and way low for the other. We are working with govt on how to combine these cost structures so that, as a system, flying becomes more affordable," Jeet Adani said. "When both the airports are serving the same catchment, same economy, same city then why should there be differential pricing instead of a lower pricing for all? The AERA Act allows grouping of airports." tnn
Time of India
29-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
'Bringing parity': Adani pushes for one calculated tariff at Mumbai, Navi Mumbai airports
This is a representative AI image NEW DELHI: Adani Airport Holdings Ltd (AAHL) has requested the government to treat Mumbai and Navi Mumbai airports as a single unit for calculating tariffs for passengers and airlines, according to documents reviewed by The Economic Times. Should the government approve this proposal, it would establish uniform charges across both airports, potentially increasing traffic flow at Navi Mumbai. This outcome is particularly significant for AAHL, considering their Rs 16,700 crore investment in the facility's construction. Despite AAHL's ownership of both airports, Navi Mumbai is set to have notably higher passenger fees, landing and parking charges. This disparity could discourage airlines from transitioning to the new airport, which is scheduled to commence commercial operations in July. The organisation references a 2021 amendment to the AERA Act that permits airport grouping and unified designation. This legislation was initially implemented to facilitate privatisation of smaller, unprofitable airports by combining them with larger, regional counterparts to enhance investor appeal. 'Since there has been a large capital invested in Navi Mumbai, which is a green field airport, naturally tariff at the airport will be significantly higher than Mumbai, which is an established airport where capex is low and there are depreciating assets,' a source familiar with the matter told ET. 'If both the airports' tariffs are calculated as one unit, the charges at both airports will be average of the two, bringing parity,' the source added. The airport is set to launch commercial operations in late 2025, with IndiGo becoming the first airline to begin flights. The airline will start with 18 daily departures to over 15 cities, scaling up to 79 daily departures—including 14 international flights—by November 2025, and further doubling to 140 daily departures by November 2026. The opening comes as Mumbai International Airport Ltd (MIAL) plans to begin the revamp of Terminal 1 in October, prompting the relocation of around 15 million passengers to Terminal 2 and Navi Mumbai airport. Sources say one reason Adani Airport Holdings Ltd (AAHL) is encouraging more airline operations at Navi Mumbai is due to the difference in revenue sharing agreements. MIAL pays 38.7% of its revenue to the Airports Authority of India (AAI), while Navi Mumbai International Airport Ltd (NMIAL) only pays 12.6% to Maharashtra's CIDCO. The greenfield Navi Mumbai airport, spanning 1,160 hectares, will initially handle 20 million passengers and 0.5 million tonnes of cargo annually, with a long-term capacity of up to 90 million passengers and 3.2 million tonnes of cargo. It will feature two parallel runways capable of simultaneous takeoffs and landings, including a 3,700-meter runway for large aircraft. The airport's launch is expected to ease congestion at Mumbai Airport and improve the overall passenger experience, creating a dual-airport system for India's financial capital. Stay informed with the latest business news, updates on bank holidays and public holidays . AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
