Navi Mumbai Airport Opening Delayed to AugustThe opening of Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), initially slated for May 15, 2025, has been postponed to at least August 6, 2025, following a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) issued by the Airports Authority of India (AAI). The delay is attributed to unresolved infrastructure and safety challenges, including incomplete runway and emergency services, as well as 225 identified obstacles such as tall buildings, hilltops, and transmission towers near the airport . These issues have also led Mumbai Airport to retract its plan to transfer 150 take-off and landing slots to NMIA .Contact: Navi Mumbai International AirportWebsite: www.nmiairport.co.inAAI Initiates Revival of Tripura's Kailashahar AirportThe Airports Authority of India (AAI) has initiated efforts to revive the long-defunct Kailashahar Airport in Tripura's Unakoti district, which has been non-operational for over 30 years. A high-level AAI team, led by Regional Executive Director M Raju Krishore, conducted a site visit to assess existing infrastructure and land availability. The current 1,000-meter runway is insufficient for standard aircraft operations, prompting AAI to request an additional 75 to 205 acres from the state government for expansion. This revival aligns with regional connectivity goals and holds strategic importance, especially amid reports of China's involvement in upgrading Bangladesh's nearby Lalmonirhat airbase.Contact: Airports Authority of IndiaWebsite: www.aai.aero/en Tel: +91-11-24632950 Guwahati Airport Hits Record 6.57 Million PassengersGuwahati's Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (LGBI) achieved a record-breaking 6.57 million passengers in FY 2024–25, marking a 7.67 per cent increase from the previous year. This includes 91,594 international travellers—the highest since Adani Group assumed operations in 2021. The airport expanded its network with new international routes to Paro, Malaysia, and Singapore, and added domestic connections to Ahmedabad, Durgapur, and Ziro. Cargo operations surged by 183.91 per cent, handling 12,893 metric tonnes. LGBI also earned Level 2 ACI Customer Experience Accreditation and the Greentech PCWR Award for sustainability efforts.Contact: Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International AirportWebsite: https://www.adani.com/lgbia-guwahati-airportTel: + 91 7099090136Image courtesy: By Nskjnv - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0Pune Airport Terminal Upgrade Gets Rs 250 million BoostThe redevelopment of Pune Airport's old terminal has gained momentum with the central government's allocation of Rs 250 million for the project. Scheduled for completion by August 2025, the upgrade will add 6,000 square meters to the existing 36,000-sq-m facility. Enhancements include 16 new check-in counters, two automated boarding gates, an expanded departure hall, and improved security screening areas. These developments aim to increase the airport's annual passenger handling capacity to 10.5 million, addressing the growing demand for air travel in the region.Contact: Pune International Airport Tel: 91-20-26683232Email: apdpune@aai.aero(Courtesy: By Randy Breese - Flickr: Pune21)Kolhapur Airport Unveils High-Tech ATC TowerUnion Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol inaugurated a new high-tech Air Traffic Control (ATC) tower at Kolhapur Airport, along with a Technical Block and Fire Station. This development aims to enhance air safety, improve emergency response, and strengthen regional air connectivity in Maharashtra. The event also marked the launch of Star Air's inaugural flight connecting Kolhapur and Nagpur. These upgrades are part of the government's broader initiative to modernize aviation infrastructure across the country.Contact: Kolhapur AirportTel: 9284212474Email: tm_vakp@AAI.AERO(Courtesy: By Kamble4t5 - Own work)