In a landmark moment for the Navi Mumbai International Airport(NMIA; Airport Code: NMI), an Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft successfully touched down on s south runway.

The inaugural landing of the IAF C-295 represents a significant milestone in the Adani Group's development of the greenfield international airport, which started in August 2021, during the pandemic and is scheduled to be operational in early 2025, the airport operator said.

Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister celebrate successful trial of C-295 aircraft at Navi Mumbai International Airport.

Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde hails the Navi Mumbai Airport as transformative for the state, emphasizing rapid progress under his administration. The inaugural landing of the IAF C-295 at the airport marks a significant milestone.

In a landmark moment for the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA; Airport Code: NMI), an Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft successfully touched down on its South runway. The inaugural landing of the IAF C-295,

An Indian Air Force C-295 landed on the south runway of Navi Mumbai International Airport. The first landing marked a milestone in Adani Group’s airport development. The airport began construction in August 2021 and will be ready by early 2025.

Navi Mumbai International Airport's development reached a milestone with the IAF C-295's landing. The first phase is slated for completion by March 2025, with 75% of the terminal done. The facility will feature four terminals and accommodate 90 million passengers annually.

The landing trial, which took place at approximately 12.15 pm, was witnessed by CM Shinde and Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis, along with several MPs