The upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) is expected to become operational from the beginning of the next fiscal year, with its inauguration slated for April 17, 2025, according to a senior official from Adani Group.

Earlier on Sunday, an IndiGo A320 passenger aircraft successfully landed at runway 26/08 of the under-construction airport, a crucial step toward securing the necessary aerodrome licence for the commencement of commercial operations, news agency PTI reported.