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Summary:
An IndiGo flight (6E460) from Bengaluru was the first to land at the newly opened Navi Mumbai International Airport. The flight arrived at 8:00 AM and was greeted with a ceremonial water cannon salute.
News Article:
First Flight Lands at Navi Mumbai Airport, Welcomed with Water Cannon Salute
Navi Mumbai, [Date – Today’s Date] – History was made this morning as the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) officially opened its runways to commercial traffic. IndiGo flight 6E460, arriving from Bengaluru, became the first aircraft to land at the highly anticipated airport at 8:00 AM.
The arrival was marked with a traditional water cannon salute, a celebratory gesture used in aviation to commemorate significant events. Airport officials and onlookers witnessed the event as the aircraft taxied to its gate.
The opening of NMIA is expected to significantly alleviate congestion at the existing Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai and boost air travel capacity in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. Further details regarding the airport’s schedule and operating procedures are expected to be released shortly.
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