FLY91 Touches Down at Navi Mumbai International Airport with Ceremonial Flight

Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) marked another milestone in the expansion of its domestic network with the arrival of a ceremonial flight operated by Goa-headquartered regional airline FLY91.

Ceremonial Flight Arrival
- FLY91’s first touchdown at Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) came from Hyderabad.
- The aircraft was welcomed with a traditional water cannon salute and operated by an all-women crew.

Network Expansion
- Navi Mumbai becomes FLY91’s 14th destination and fifth in Maharashtra.
- New connections from NMIA include Sindhudurg, Jalgaon, Goa (GOX), and Agatti (Lakshadweep Islands).
- This strengthens NMIA’s role as a gateway for the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.

Airline Growth
- FLY91 now operates over 350 weekly flights across 14 destinations.
- The airline has placed a firm order for 40 ATR 72-600 aircraft (valued at ~$1 billion), expanding its fleet from 6 to 60 between 2027–2032.

Airport Milestones
- NMIA has already handled 3.2 million passengers since opening in December 2025.
- Connects to 43 domestic destinations and has managed 25,295 flights.
- Designed to eventually handle 90 million passengers annually and 0.5 million metric tonnes of cargo.

Strategic Impact
- FLY91’s entry boosts NMIA’s connectivity to leisure, tourism, and regional business hubs.
- Reinforces Adani Airport Holdings’ vision of NMIA as a world-class aviation gateway for western India.