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Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Akasa Air ties up with Adani Airports for commercial operations from Navi Mumbai Airport
Akasa Air, Adani Airports enter partnership Pune: Akasa Air on Friday announced its strategic partnership with Adani Airport Holdings Ltd. (AAHL), the largest operator of PPP airports in India, to commence commercial flight operations from the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA). As one of the early airline partners to confirm operations from NMIA, Akasa Air reinforces its commitment to shaping the future of Indian aviation through enhanced connectivity and sustainable expansion, further strengthening India's dual-airport strategy for the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). Akasa Air will operate 100+ Weekly domestic departures initially, scaling up to 300+ domestic and over 50+ international departures weekly in the winter schedule. As part of its broader network strategy, the airline is also set to ramp up to 10 parking bases by the end of FY2027, with a focused international expansion into key Middle Eastern and Southeast Asian markets. The addition of NMIA to Akasa Air's growing network reflects the airline's long-term vision of providing more options and seamless travel experiences for its passengers, while also contributing to the continued development of India's aviation sector. Vinay Dube, Founder and CEO, Akasa Air said: "Our foray into Navi Mumbai International Airport is a strategic step aligned with Akasa Air's long-term vision to build a future-ready airline that is responsive to the evolving needs of Indian travellers. No airline in India will have a larger percentage of its fleet and operations based out of NMIA than Akasa Air. Enhanced connectivity from Navi Mumbai will not only strengthen our network in the western region but also help fuel India's economic engine by improving connectivity, stimulating regional development, and ensuring that the benefits of aviation-led growth reach every corner of the country. This move supports our commitment to supplement existing capacities, unlock new demand centres, and enable sustainable growth' 'NMIA represents the future of Indian aviation, and our presence from the outset aligns with our vision to serve India's emerging demand with agility, accessibility, and customer-first innovation. We appreciate our continued partnership with Adani Airports, offering expanded connectivity from this state-of-the-art airport while supporting the broader goal of regional and national aviation growth across our nation', Dube added. Arun Bansal, CEO, AAHL, added: "We are pleased to welcome Akasa Air as one of the inaugural airline partners at Navi Mumbai International Airport. Their rapid growth and forward-looking approach make them an ideal partner in NMIA's journey to becoming a key domestic and international hub. Our collaboration aims to offer a seamless and enhanced travel experience for millions, with NMIA playing a central role in reshaping Mumbai's air connectivity ecosystem. " Stay informed with the latest business news, updates on bank holidays and public holidays . AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
India Gazette
28-05-2025
- 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)
Time of India
28-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
IndiGo to be first airline to launch commercial flights from Navi Mumbai airport
The airline plans to increase operations to 150 daily movements by November 2025, including 14 international departures, and further to 200 by March 2026. MUMBAI: IndiGo will be the first airline to commence commercial flight operations from the new Navi Mumbai airport with over 18 daily departures and 18 arrivals to and from over 15 cities from day one, said Navi Mumbai International Airport Pvt Ltd (NMIA) and IndiGo in a joint statement issued on Wednesday. IndiGo will increase the 36 total flight movements per day to 150 flight movements (79 departures and 79 daily arrivals each), which will include 14 international departures by the beginning of November 2025, the companies added. This will further scale up to over 100 daily departures (200 ATMs) by March 2026. By November 2026, the operations will be further built up to 140 daily departures (280 departures and arrivals), including 30 international departures. The airport operator did not give a date for the inauguration of the airport or the commencement of scheduled passenger flight operations, which typically takes place 3-4 weeks after the formal inauguration. A NOTAM (notice) issued by the Airports Authority of India (AAI) last week stated that the Navi Mumbai runway will not be available for flights till August 07. 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. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Secure Your Child's Future with Strong English Fluency Planet Spark Learn More Undo 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 NMIA will elevate the travel experience of our customers while enjoying affordable, on-time, hassle-free services on our unparalleled network." Commenting on the partnership, 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 the 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.' In its initial phase, NMIA is set to handle 20 million passengers and 0.5 MMT of cargo per annum, with the capacity to serve 90 million passengers and 3.2 MMT of cargo per annum once complete. "The launch of NMIA 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 augmented capacity offered by both airports will offer unparalleled economic growth for the Mumbai region and Maharashtra. This partnership is set to unlock new opportunities, foster collaboration, and strengthen NMIA's role as a key enabler of India's aviation future, focused on meeting the evolving needs of travellers," said the airport. Spanning over 1,160 hectares (2,866 acres), on completion, NMIA is designed to handle 90 million passengers per annum (MPPA). The airport will feature two parallel runways, state-of-the-art terminal buildings, and advanced cargo facilities, ensuring a seamless passenger experience and efficient cargo handling. Navi Mumbai International Airport Private Limited (NMIAL) is a special purpose vehicle established for the development, construction, operation, and maintenance of the greenfield international airport project at Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra. NMIAL is a Public Private Partnership (PPP) between Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL), a subsidiary of Adani Airports Holdings Limited (AAHL), which holds the majority stake of 74 percent, while the City and Industrial Development Corporation of Maharashtra Limited (CIDCO), a govt of Maharashtra undertaking, holds the remaining 26 percent. In the initial phase, NMIA will have the capacity to manage 20 MPPA and 0.8 million metric tonnes of cargo annually.
Mint
28-05-2025
- 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.
News18
25-05-2025
- News18
Mumbai Metro-8: The ‘Land' Line Between Between Andheri T2 & Navi Mumbai Airports
Last Updated: Mumbai Metro Line 8: The line will begin at CSMIA Terminal 2 in Andheri, travel underground till Chhedanagar in Chembur, and then continue as an elevated line until NMIA Mumbai Metro Line 8: Even as the Mumbai Metro network looks to ease road and railway traffic, there is one line that may prove to be of great help to air travellers – Mumbai Metro-8. Known as the Gold Line, Metro-8 is a 35-km elevated line that will connect the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) in Mumbai to the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA). Metro Line 8 will be the first to not just connect the two airports, but also the two cities. The project will be developed by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) on the Mumbai side and the City And Industrial Development Corporation (Cidco) on the Navi Mumbai side. The route: The line will begin at CSMIA Terminal 2 in Andheri, travel underground till Chhedanagar in Chembur, and then continue as an elevated line until NMIA. The alignment will pass through key urban locations including Kurla, Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT), Mankhurd, Vashi, Nerul, and Belapur. The features Historic Breakthrough for Mumbai Metro!Today, April 17, 2025, marks a monumental milestone as the Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) for Metro Line 7A achieves its breakthrough, completing the first underground tunnel in Mumbai's Metro network by MMRDA!This engineering marvel,… — MMRDA (@MMRDAOfficial) April 17, 2025 CSMIA & MUMBAI METRO For those directly travelling from Mumbai, Metro Line 7A, an extension of Metro-7, is the one which will take you to the CSMIA. It includes both elevated and underground sections. A tunnel breakthrough has been achieved. Metro-9 connects to Metro-7 at Dahisar. Metro-7A connects to Metro-7 at Andheri. Metro-7 in short: It is part of the elevated 16.5-km red line from Andheri (E) to Dahisar (E) which runs along the Western Express Highway from Dahisar to Gundavali. The stations are — Dahisar East, Ovaripada, National Park, Devipada, Magathane, Poisar, Akurli, Kurar, Dindoshi, Aarey, Goregaon E (Interconnect Mumbai Metro-6: Pink Line), Jogeshwari E, Shankarwadi, and Gundavali (Earlier Andheri East, Interconnect Mumbai Metro 1 – Blue Line and Mumbai Metro: 7A – Red Line). Metro-9 in short: The Dahisar (East) to Thane's Kashigaon Metro line is an extension of Metro-7. Its stations are – Dahisar (East), Pandurangwadi, Miragaon, Kashigaon, (phase 2 begins) Sai Baba Nagar, Meditiya Nagar, Shahid Bhagat Singh Garden, Subhash Chandra Bose Stadium. Metro-9 connects to Andheri (West) via Line 2B, Ghatkopar via Metro-7 and 1, Link Road through Metro Line-2A at Dahisar (East), and Thane via Line 10 at Miragaon (in the future). KNOW THE NAVI MUMBAI METRO Navi Mumbai is a rapid transit rail system, which has one operational line. The project has three phases: Phase 1: Belapur to Pendhar (11.10 km) with 11 stations – CBD Belapur, Sector 7, CIDCO Science Park, Utsav Chowk, Sector 11, Sector 14, Central Park, Pethpada, Sector 34, Panchanand and Pendhar Metro Station. Phase 2: Khandeshwar to MIDC Taloja (extension to Airport proposed) (10.3 km) with 8 stations –Khandeshwar, Kalamboli, Sector 13, Sector 11, Sector 7E, Sector 7, Sector 2E, and MIDC Taloja. Phase 3: Interlink between Pendhar and MIDC Taloja (2.2 km) with one station. Fare: Minimum fare of the functional phase one is Rs 10, while maximum is Rs 30. top videos View all Cidco also plans to extend the currently operational Navi Mumbai Metro 1A from the Belapur side by 3.02 km till the NMIA. This metro line will integrate with the Mumbai Metro Line 8 at Sagar Sangam Interchange station opposite the NMMC headquarters. Additionally, the Mumbai Metro Line 12 (Kalyan-Taloja Metro) will interlink with the Navi Mumbai Metro at Taloja. Watch India Pakistan Breaking News on CNN-News18. Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from politics to crime and society. Stay informed with the latest India news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! First Published:
