'We Are Ready!' Navi Mumbai International Airport Gears Up Work For Launch Set In September

Navi Mumbai: The Navi Mumbai International Airport is gearing up to welcome its passengers on board. In a recent post shared on X (formerly Twitter), the airport shared an important update, stating: "Navi Mumbai Airport is gearing up to welcome you, and at the heart of it all is ORAT: Operational Readiness, Activation, and Transition."

This phase, known as ORAT (Operational Readiness, Activation, and Transition), plays a crucial role in ensuring the airport is fully prepared for operations. It involves rigorous checks and coordination across all departments, from systems and staff to passenger services, with every detail being carefully fine-tuned for a smooth and seamless opening day.

The airport authority emphasised that the team is working tirelessly to deliver a world-class experience from the very beginning. The ORAT process ensures that all facilities and services are tested in real-time scenarios before the airport becomes fully operational. The post further encouraged the public to "stay tuned for an exclusive look behind the scenes of ORAT."

94% Work Completed of Navi Mumbai International Airport, Launch Target Set for Sept 30, Says Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis inspected the ongoing work at Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) on Saturday, July 12. He was joined by Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Forest Minister Ganesh Naik during the visit. The purpose of the inspection was to evaluate the progress of the airport's construction.

Addressing the media following the inspection, Fadnavis stated, "Today, we came here to review the progress of the airport. We saw a detailed presentation on the work's advancement from the runway to the terminal building, and got all the information regarding it. Approximately 94 per cent of the physical progress is complete," as reported by news agency PTI.

He noted that the runway has been fully constructed. Interior work within the terminal is still ongoing, while work on the terminal’s exterior, including the façade and ceiling, is being accelerated. All other construction activities are proceeding steadily, with the launch target set for September 30.