<p>Mumbai: Private airliner IndiGo and Adani Airport Holdings Ltd. (AAHL), the largest operator of PPP airports in India, marked another industry-first milestone with the announcement of commencement of commercial flights from the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA). </p><p>IndiGo will operate 18 daily departure flights from NMIA, making it the first airline to commit to operating from NMIA at the start of commercial operations. </p><p>With 18 daily departures (36 Air Traffic Movements (ATMs) to over 15 cities from day one, it will have an increase to 79 daily departures (158 ATMs), including 14 international departures by November 2025. </p>.IndiGo appoints Vikram Singh Mehta as Chairman.<p>This would build up to over 100 daily departures (200 daily ATMs) by March ’26. IndiGo would further scale up operations to 140 daily departures (280 ATMs), including 30 international departures, by November 2026.</p><p>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 NMIA will elevate the travel experience of our customers while enjoying affordable, on-time hassle-free services on our unparalleled network.”</p><p>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.”</p>
<p>Mumbai: Private airliner IndiGo and Adani Airport Holdings Ltd. (AAHL), the largest operator of PPP airports in India, marked another industry-first milestone with the announcement of commencement of commercial flights from the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA). </p><p>IndiGo will operate 18 daily departure flights from NMIA, making it the first airline to commit to operating from NMIA at the start of commercial operations. </p><p>With 18 daily departures (36 Air Traffic Movements (ATMs) to over 15 cities from day one, it will have an increase to 79 daily departures (158 ATMs), including 14 international departures by November 2025. </p>.IndiGo appoints Vikram Singh Mehta as Chairman.<p>This would build up to over 100 daily departures (200 daily ATMs) by March ’26. IndiGo would further scale up operations to 140 daily departures (280 ATMs), including 30 international departures, by November 2026.</p><p>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 NMIA will elevate the travel experience of our customers while enjoying affordable, on-time hassle-free services on our unparalleled network.”</p><p>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.”</p>