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India Gazette
6 days ago
- Business
- India Gazette
IndiGo to be first airline to commence operations from Navi Mumbai airport
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 28 (ANI): IndiGo will be the first airline to commence commercial flight operations from Adani Group-owned Navi Mumbai International Airport, a joint statement said Wednesday. Initially, the airline will have 18 daily departures (36 Air Traffic Movements) to over 15 cities from day one, increasing it to 79 daily departures (158 ATMs), including 14 international departures by the beginning of November 2025, and further scale up and double by November 2026. 'This partnership will fuel aviation growth in the country, making it a key driver for India to become the third-largest aviation economy by 2030,' the joint statement read. By November 2026, the operations will be further built up to 140 daily departures (280 ATMs), including 30 international departures. Pieter Elbers, Chief Executive Officer, IndiGo said: 'IndiGo will be the inaugural airline to operate from NMIA and we couldn't be more pleased to announce this. Our alliance signals towards achievement of complete operational readiness on both sides to take next steps. This expansion underscores our dedication to catering to the evolving needs of our aspirational travellers and further contributing to the growth of India's booming aviation sector.' 'The new flights from the brand-new NMIAwill elevate the travel experience of our customers while enjoying affordable, on-time hassle-free services on our unparalleled network,' Elbers added. Arun Bansal, CEO, AAHL said, 'We are delighted to announce IndiGo as the first airline partner to commence operations from NMIA. This partnership marks a major step towards confirming NMIA's position as a transfer hub for domestic and international travellers.' 'Together, we are poised to transform travel experience for millions of passengers, providing them both convenience and enhanced travel options. Our collaboration is set to strengthen NMIA's role as an aviation gateway for the region and for travellers nationally and internationally,' Bansal added. In its initial phase, Navi Mumbai International Airport is set to handle 20 million passengers and 0.5 million tonne of cargo per annum, with the capacity to serve 90 million passengers and 3.2 million tonne of cargo per annum, once complete. The launch of Navi Mumbai airport will create a dual-airport system for the financial capital of the country, enabling the de-congestion of Mumbai airport and enhancing the overall passenger experience. The airport spans over 1,160 hectares (2,866 acres) of land. In March 2025, Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani visited the Navi Mumbai airport site, which is almost ready for the operations. Adani Group earlier hinted that it plans to inaugurate the Navi Mumbai airport in the first half of 2025. The greenfield Navi Mumbai airport will have two parallel runways, enabling two aircraft to land and take off simultaneously. The Navi Mumbai airport features a 3,700-meter runway capable of handling large commercial aircraft. Adani Airport Holdings Limited was incorporated in 2019 as a 100 per cent subsidiary of Adani Enterprises Ltd, the flagship company of the Adani Group. The Adani Group made its maiden venture into the airports sector by emerging as the highest bidder for the operation, management, and development of six airports: Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Mangaluru, Jaipur, Guwahati, and Thiruvananthapuram. It also signed concession agreements with the Airport Authority of India for all six airports. The already operational airport in Mumbai is also an Adani airport. (ANI)
Mint
7 days ago
- Business
- Mint
IndiGo set to be first airline to operate from Navi Mumbai airport, plans to connect over 15 cities on Day 1
Indian low-cost carrier IndiGo is set to become the first airline operator to start flight operations from the Adani Group-owned Navi Mumbai International Airport, reported the news agency ANI, citing a joint statement on Wednesday, 28 May 2025. 'We are delighted to announce IndiGo as the first airline partner to commence operations from NMIA. This partnership marks a major step towards confirming NMIA's position as a transfer hub for domestic and international travellers,' said Arun Bansal, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Adani Airport Holdings Ltd, as cited by the news agency. IndiGo aims to have 18 daily departures to more than 15 cities from the first day of operations at the Navi Mumbai International Airport. The airline also plans to increase its operations to 79 daily departures, out of which 14 will be international, by the beginning of November 2025. 'IndiGo will be the inaugural airline to operate from NMIA and we couldn't be more pleased to announce this. Our alliance signals towards achievement of complete operational readiness on both sides to take next steps. This expansion underscores our dedication to catering to the evolving needs of our aspirational travellers and further contributing to the growth of India's booming aviation sector,' said Pieter Elbers, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of IndiGo in the statement, cited by the news agency. According to the official data, the Navi Mumbai International Airport will feature a 3,700-meter runway capable of handling large commercial aircraft, modern passenger terminals, and advanced air traffic control systems. An earlier Mint report highlights that the first phase of the new airport is estimated to handle 20 million passengers and 0.5 million tonnes of cargo annually. After its full completion, the Adani Group-owned airport will have a total capacity of handling nearly 90 million passengers per year and 3.2 million tonnes of cargo annually. The international airport covers 2,866 acres and is expected to be inaugurated for flight operations in the first half of 2025. Adani Group currently owns the Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Mangaluru, Jaipur, Guwahati, and Thiruvananthapuram airport projects. The new Navi Mumbai International airport will also be added to the list after its completion. On 29 December 2024, IndiGo conducted its first flight validation test at the Navi Mumbai International Airport. After the successful landing, the airline's Airbus A320 aircraft received a traditional water cannon salute, according to a video shared by news agency ANI. Multiple media reports indicated that the airport was poised to start operating in December 2024, but due to infrastructural delays, the date was shifted to the first quarter of the fiscal year 2025-26.
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Celebi Aviation gets reprieve from Bombay HC amid contract termination row with MIAL
In a temporary reprieve for Turkish aviation firm Celebi , the Bombay High Court on Monday directed Mumbai International Airport Limited ( MIAL ) to hold off on awarding new contracts for ground and bridge handling services at the city's international airport. The local subsidiary of a Turkish firm has approached the court under Section 9 of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act after the Adani Group-owned airport operating company decided to appoint IndoThai as the interim ground handling provider at CSMIA (Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport) for the next three months. Justice Somasekhar Sundaresan, in an oral order, restrained the MIAL from taking any final decision on the tenders till the pleas filed by Celebi are heard post-reopening of the court in June. The detailed order was not uploaded till the time of filing the story. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Cara Membantu Orang Terkasih Menghadapi Limfoma Limfoma Pelajari Undo Before the court's order, Senior Counsel Advocate Chetan Kapadia and counsel Rohan Agarwal, appearing for Celebi NAS Airport Services India Pvt Ltd, argued that the decision taken by MIAL to terminate the concession agreement was not in accordance with the contract and was unilateral. While senior counsel Vikram Nankani, appearing for the MIAL, argued that the contract was terminated Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) had revoked Celebi's security clearance, which compelled the company to terminate the agreement. Live Events In mid-May, the government revoked the security clearance required for Celebi to operate in India, citing national security concerns. The clearance is a prerequisite under Indian law for companies providing critical services at airports, including passenger and baggage handling. The government's decision follows reports that the Pakistani army had used Turkish drones against India in the recent conflict. Nonetheless, Turkey has also expressed its support to Pakistan in 'good and bad' times after India's Operation Sindoor targeted terrorist infrastructure in the neighbouring nation. Currently, Turkish handling service provider Celebi has filed two separate suits in the Bombay High Court. In another case, the company has filed a writ petition where it has made the Director General of Civil Aviation, the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security and the Airport Authority of India respondents. Also, the company has filed a separate petition against the central government in the Delhi High Court. The local arm of Celebi has filed a writ petition through advocate Mayank Samuel under Article 226 of the Indian Constitution. Typically, an individual or a company can approach the High Court under Article 226 of the Indian Constitution for judicial intervention in ensuring fundamental rights. Celebi Aviation has been operating in India for over a decade, providing ground handling services at several airports including Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad. Several reports suggest that the company handles around 70% of the ground operations at Mumbai airport, including passenger services, load control, flight operations, cargo and postal services, warehouses and bridge operations.
