6. Strong Airline Presence | Several airlines, including IndiGo, Air India Express, and Akasa Air, have announced plans to operate flights connecting major Indian cities. Initially, the airport will run 12-hour operations with about 40% international traffic, gradually increasing to 75%. (Image: NMIA)
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CNBC TV1824-12-2025, 23:54

Navi Mumbai Airport Dazzles with Mega Drone Show Before Launch

  • Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) hosted a mega drone show on Wednesday with 1,515 drones.
  • The show preceded NMIA's commercial operational launch by the Adani Group, set for Thursday.
  • Drones created striking aerial formations like 3D lotus blooms, airport logo, and a plane over Mumbai, themed around the airport.
  • NMIA is the second airport in the Mumbai Metropolitan region, poised to become a significant aviation hub in India.
  • Designed for 90 MPPA upon completion, its initial phase will handle 20 MPPA and 0.5 million tonnes of cargo annually.

Why It Matters: NMIA celebrated its upcoming launch with a spectacular drone show, set to become a major aviation hub.

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