A pre-feasibility study for a greenfield airport near the upcoming Vadhavan Port project has commenced, with a final report expected within six to nine months, according to officials familiar with the development.
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The year 2024 saw numerous major airports worldwide rebound sharply following pandemic disruptions.
Air India (AI) flight from Cochin International Airport (COK), Kochi, to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM), Mumbai, experienced a runway excursion upon landing on July 21, 2025.
An Akasa Air (QP) aircraft was struck by a third-party cargo truck at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM), prompting a detailed inspection.
An Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner operating flight ET640 from Addis Ababa to Mumbai was forced to make an emergency landing.
The Skytrax 2025 rankings for the World’s Most Improved Airports highlight facilities that have undergone remarkable transformations.
Starting June 2, 2026, SAS will launch five weekly non-stop flights between Copenhagen (CPH) and Mumbai (BOM).
Adani Airports Holdings Limited (AAHL) has secured USD 1 billion in project financing for Mumbai International Airport Ltd (MIAL).
India’s LCC, IndiGo Airlines (6E), recently took a bold step into the widebody space by wet-leasing Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners.
Mumbai Airport has implemented a payment policy requiring airlines to provide cash deposits instead of bank guarantees for airport fees.