The Indian Air Force inaugurated the runway at Navi Mumbai airport with an Airbus C-295 landing, followed by a Sukhoi SU-30 flypast. Commercial operat

The large multi-role tactical airlifter touched down at 12:14 pm, on the 3,700-metre southern runway 26, work on which was recently completed. The event was greeted with cheers by onlookers and the aircraft was given a water cannon salute. It was followed by a Sukhoi Su-30 fighter aircraft flypast.

In a landmark moment for the Navi Mumbai International Airport(NMIA; Airport Code: NMI), an Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft successfully touched down on s south runway.

The trial run, conducted between 11 am and 2 pm on Friday, took place in the presence of Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Minister of State for Civil Aviation and Cooperation, Murlidhar Mohol.

The aircraft was welcomed with a water cannon salute. Developed by the Adani Group, the airport is set to commence commercial operations early next year.

Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister celebrate successful trial of C-295 aircraft at Navi Mumbai International Airport.

Notably, the Indian Air Force transport carrier C295 landed at the Southern runway 26 of the airport at 12.14 pm, according to the airport operator.

Chief Minister Eknath Shinde witnessed the trial landing of an IAF aircraft at the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport. Aaditya Thackeray challenged him to inaugurate the terminal if it was ready.