Union Minister of Civil Aviation, Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu, congratulated the people of Maharashtra on the opening of Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) on Thursday, December 25.
Calling it a "historic moment", he said on a social media platform X that Mumbai becomes India's first true double-airport metropolis, made possible by the "synergy of the double-engine NDA government."
"Congratulations to the people of Maharashtra and especially Mumbai, on the commencement of operations at Navi Mumbai International Airport today. With this historic milestone, Mumbai becomes India's first true double-airport metropolis, made possible by the synergy of the double-engine NDA government under the visionary leadership of Hon'ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi," he said in a post.
"The state-of-the-art, technology-driven Navi Mumbai International Airport marks a defining moment in India's airport infrastructure journey and sets new benchmarks for capacity, efficiency and passenger experience," he added.
Developed and operated by Adani Airports Holdings Limited (AAHL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Adani Enterprises Limited (AEL), NMIA is among India's largest greenfield airport projects.
On Day One, NMIA handled 48 flights connecting nine domestic destinations, serving over 4,000 passengers, Adani Group said in a statement.
