Navi Mumbai Airport Gears Up: Dress Rehearsals Begin Before Dec 25 Launch

• Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) is conducting "dress rehearsals" (ORAT trials) before its first flight on December 25, 2025.
• Trials simulate real passenger journeys, testing staff, processes, systems, and emergency responses for safe and efficient operation.
• Commercial flights begin December 25, 2025, with IndiGo, Akasa Air, and Air India Express connecting 16 domestic cities.
• First arrival: IndiGo 6E460 from Bengaluru (08:00); First departure: IndiGo 6E882 to Hyderabad (08:40) on Dec 25.
• NMIA will operate 08:00-20:00 daily initially, transitioning to 24x7 operations from February 2026.

Why It Matters: Navi Mumbai Airport conducts full dress rehearsals for its December 25, 2025, launch.