(MENAFN- Live Mint) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday, inaugurated Phase 1 of Navi Mumbai International Airport.

The airport – which has been built at a cost of around ₹19,650 crore – is India's first fully digital airport. It is expected to boost real estate growth, tourism, trade and green innovation.

PM Modi was accompanied by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis for the inauguration.

The newly launched Navi Mumbai international airport is expected to eventually handle 90 million passengers annually (MPPA) and 3.25 million metric tonnes of cargo, reported PTI.

Inside the Navi Mumbai International Airport

• The Navi Mumbai International Airport boasts a fully automated, AI-enabled terminal with modern conveniences such as pre-booking for parking, online baggage drop, and streamlined immigration services.
• Featuring lotus inspired architectural design, the terminal combines open spaces, expansive glass façades, and natural lighting to create a bright and contemporary atmosphere.

Navi Mumbai, Oct 06 (ANI): An inside view of the Navi Mumbai International Airport ahead of its opening on Oct 8, in Navi Mumbai on Monday. (Adani Group/ANI Photo)

• Airlines including IndiGo, Air India Express, and Akasa Air, along with several others, have already announced plans to launch services, linking the airport to major cities across India.

When will operations begin?

Commercial operations are set to begin in December, with around 40 percent of the traffic expected to be international.

Officials noted that the newly launched airport will initially function for 12 hours a day, with international operations projected to rise to 75 percent over time.

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