An Akasa Air jet at Navi Mumbai on the airport's first day of commercial operations, Dec. 25, 2025.
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Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMI) handled more than 100,000 passengers in its first 19 days of accepting flights, according to the airport’s first operating report. NMI, which cost $2 billion to build, started accepting flights on Dec. 25. The airport handled 109,917 passengers over the 19-day period, with Jan. 12 its busiest day with 7,345 passengers. Air India Express, Asaka Air and IndiGo are currently serving NMI, connecting the airport to 16 domestic destinations. New Delhi, Goa and Bengaluru were the top destinations served over the first 19 days of operations. NMI continues to operate 12 hr. daily between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Starting in February, the airport will operate 24 hr. daily. Adani Airports Holdings is managing NMI and Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) as a twin airport system.
Shannon Airport (SNN) in Ireland said it plans €40 million ($46 million) in infrastructure projects this year. This includes “a full upgrade of the airport's immigration and baggage halls, upgraded taxiways and a new thermal wrap of the external arrivals area of the airport terminal,” according to SNN.
Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) broke ground on an 80,000-ft.2 expansion of its passenger terminal. The expansion will include three new gates, four additional baggage claim carousels, six airline baggage offices, new concessions space and expanded passenger seating. The project will also include the relocation and expansion of the airport’s Transportation Security Administration checkpoint. “With three additional gates and expanded infrastructure, the airport will have the flexibility to accommodate increased flight frequencies, new routes and growing passenger volumes,” ECP said. The Florida airport, located in Panama City, is served by American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
Travel retailer Avolta AG was awarded a contract by Geneva Airport (GVA) to redevelop and operate 12 food and beverage locations in an area spanning 32,000 ft.2 “Avolta [will] fully rework the airport's existing F&B footprint over the next six years,” GVA said. “The refreshed line-up places emphasis on the variety of the offering, efficient layouts and contemporary design, while maintaining a strong regional identity.”
New Terminal One (NTO), the consortium building and managing New York John F. Kennedy International Airport’s (JFK) new $9 billion international terminal, issued a request for proposals (RFP) for a contract to provide aircraft de-icing services. “The RFP seeks partners with a proven track record in providing environmentally responsible de-icing solutions, ensuring both operational reliability and regulatory compliance,” NTO said. “The selected provider will operate … under a common-use arrangement, offering de-icing and de-icing fluid recovery services to the terminal's partner airlines.” JFK’s new international terminal is expected to open this year.
Edmonton International Airport (YEG) in Canada appointed Derek Friesen as its new CFO. Friesen succeeds Leslie Kwasny, who is retiring. Friesen joins YEG from tanker truck company KAG Canada, where he served as senior vice president for finance.
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