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IN PHOTOS: Air Force aircraft makes first touchdown at Navi Mumbai airport
Updated On: 11 October, 2024 06:56 PM IST | Divya Nair
The inaugural landing of Indian Air Force aircraft C-295 took place at Navi Mumbai International Airport on Friday, October 11. CM Eknath Shinde, who was present during the inauguaral landing said the airport is scheduled to be completed by March 2025, following which it will begin operating commercial flights (PICS/PTI)
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CM Eknath Shinde and Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis at the airport
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CM and Deputy CM with Air Force officers during the first runway's test landing
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CM Eknath Shinde also flew in the aircraft. During the inaugural landing, CM said, "This will be the largest airport, which was inaugurated by the Prime Minister"
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The IAF aircraft gets water cannon salute
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The transport carrier C295 landed at the Southern runway 26 at 12.14 pm, according to the airport operator, marking a significant milestone
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Jeet Adani, director of airports, of the Adani Group, which will develop the Navi Mumbai airport
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