Navi Mumbai Airport to be India’s First with Water Taxi Connectivity

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has ordered the implementation of multi-modal connectivity for the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), which will include a groundbreaking water taxi service, making it the first international airport in India to offer this feature.

Chairing a key meeting with officials from the City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO), Fadnavis stressed the need for integrated and eco-friendly urban infrastructure. He highlighted CIDCO’s pivotal role in developing Navi Mumbai as a prosperous, sustainable city powered by multimodal transport systems and increased use of solar energy.

The CM stressed that essential aviation facilities at NMIA must be in place from the outset. He suggested prioritizing the development of a robust general aviation system, noting that many international private aircraft land in Mumbai. To accommodate this, he insisted on high-quality aircraft parking infrastructure and dedicated aircraft maintenance and repair services.

Fadnavis also called for the timely completion of all road, rail, metro and water transport links to the airport. “Connectivity to the airport must be seamless and completed without delay,” he stated.

Originally Published At: travelbizmonitor