Navi Mumbai International Airport inaugurated

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What happened

The PM inaugurated the Navi Mumbai International Airport on 8 October 2025, Mumbai’s second international airport [PIB].
He said UDAN and new airports have made India the world’s third-largest domestic aviation market [PIB].

Background

UDAN is the regional connectivity scheme [PIB].

Why it matters

A second airport eases the slot crunch at Mumbai, one of the world’s busiest single-runway airports.

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As per PIB (2025-10-08): the PM inaugurated the Navi Mumbai International Airport on 8 October 2025, Mumbai's second international airport.
A second airport eases the slot crunch at Mumbai, one of the world's busiest single-runway airports.

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The PM inaugurated the Navi Mumbai International Airport on 8 October 2025, Mumbai's second international airport.
PIB: PMO: Navi Mumbai International Airport, 8 Oct 2025

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India's rank as domestic aviation market (PM)

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Regional connectivity scheme named

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Navi Mumbai International Airport inaugurated

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