- “This airport will make the region Asia’s biggest connectivity hub,” says PM Modi as Gautam Adani hails it as Bharat’s global gateway; Jeet Adani calls NMIA a blueprint for future-ready airports
In a defining moment for India’s aviation and infrastructure journey, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) — a world-class aviation hub that marks a major milestone for Adani Airport Holdings Ltd. (AAHL) and the City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO) under a landmark public–private partnership.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi tours the state-of-the-art facilities along with Maharashtra Governor Acharya Devvrat, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Ministers Ajit Pawar and Eknath Shinde, Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu, MoS Murlidhar Mohol, and Adani Airports Director Jeet Adani at the Navi Mumbai International Airport on Wednesday
Speaking at the event, the Prime Minister said the long-cherished dream of Mumbai’s second international airport had finally taken flight. “The Navi Mumbai International Airport is a project that exemplifies the vision of a developed India,” said Prime Minister Modi. “Built on the land of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, its design resembling a lotus flower makes it a living symbol of culture and prosperity. This airport will connect Maharashtra’s farmers directly with international markets and reduce logistical costs for MSMEs, attracting new industries and investment. It will play a major role in establishing the region as Asia’s biggest connectivity hub.”
The Prime Minister toured the state-of-the-art facilities along with Maharashtra Governor Acharya Devvrat, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Ministers Ajit Pawar and Eknath Shinde, Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu, MoS Murlidhar Mohol, and Adani Airports Director Jeet Adani.
“We Have Built More Than an Airport — We Have Architected Bharat as a Gateway”: Gautam Adani
Describing NMIA as a milestone in India’s rise as a global economic power, Gautam Adani, Chairman, Adani Group, said the airport was more than just infrastructure — it was a testament to the country’s growing confidence and ambition.
“In an era where India ascends among the world’s largest economies, we have built more than an airport – we have architected Bharat as a gateway and as one of the world’s most indispensable crossroads,” said Gautam Adani. “This is infrastructure that does not just serve today’s demand, it creates tomorrow’s exponential possibilities. Every flight through these terminals will carry not just passengers, but the pulse of a defining superpower and the dreams and achievements of a nation reclaiming its place at the centre of global progress.”
“A Landmark in India’s Aviation Journey” says Jeet Adani
