NIMA(New Mumbai) to see the First Commercial Landing on December 29
NIMA(New Mumbai) to see the First Commercial Landing on
December 29 
As the Navi Mumbai International Airport Airport makes its moves towards operational readiness
it will witness its first commercial landing on the southern runway with an Indigo A320 aircraft on Sunday, December 29, 2024.
This development comes a fortnight following the Airports Authority of India (AAI) having successfully conducted precision All approach Path Indicator (PAPI) validation at the airport.
AAI added that they
will be conducting the commercial landing to ensure that they are ready to land and take off aircraft from the runway and make the airport operational by the stipulated date of March 31, 2025.
As per sources known to the development, and Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has been invited to witness the event, although his attendance is yet to be confirmed.
The test will be conducted by the AAI and NMIA, sources said without elaborating further.
On December 12, the AAI conducted PAPI system, crucial for guiding pilots during landing, was validated by AAI’s Flight Inspection Unit (FIU). This system uses a series of lights perpendicular to the runway, emitting red and white signals to help pilots maintain the correct glide path.
The validation process is essential for pilot safety and involves trials and analyses under both day and night conditions.
NMIA achieved a significant milestone on October 11, 2024 when an Indian Air Force (IAF) C295 aircraft successfully conducted a test landing. This event, executed by an expert IAF crew, showcased the airport’s capability to handle various types of aircraft and underscored the collaborative efforts between the IAF and airport authorities to uphold high aviation safety and infrastructure standards.
The NMIA project is designed to alleviate congestion at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA), addressing the growing air traffic and population in Mumbai. Residents of Navi Mumbai and surrounding areas have eagerly awaited the airport’s operationalization, expected to boost the local economy, create jobs, and enhance connectivity.
News Edit KV Raman
