Adani's Navi Mumbai airport launches international services with Air India Express Abu Dhabi flight

Navi Mumbai International Airport, 74% owned by Adani Airport Holdings, began international operations with an Air India Express flight to Abu Dhabi three times a week, carrying its first perishable export shipment. The launch expands a key airport-retail surface already handling 46 domestic destinations.

— Filed Wed, 15 Jul, 2026, 11:43 IST · Source The Hindu BusinessLine · Updated

Adani-operated Navi Mumbai International Airport began international services with an Air India Express flight to Abu Dhabi, carrying its first perishable export shipment—expanding a key airport-retail surface for Adani Airport Holdings.

Why this matters

The launch confirms earlier July 15 signals that Navi Mumbai airport would go international via an Air India Express Abu Dhabi route, expanding an Adani-controlled airport-retail surface already handling 46 domestic destinations.

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