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  1. MADC is managing the Nagpur airport expansion project, facilitating a land swap for the Indian Air Force's base relocation. Air India is utilizing both Delhi and Nagpur as operational hubs, having restarted daily flights between the two cities.

Maharashtra initiates bidding for new offshore airport at Vadhavan, targeting 2035

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The Maharashtra government began work on a master plan for a new greenfield offshore international airport at Vadhavan in Palghar district. The Maharashtra Airport Development Company is overseeing the bidding process, which includes appointing a consultant to conduct a techno-economic feasibility study. The proposed airport is slated to be the third in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, alongside Mumbai and Navi Mumbai.

From hindustantimes.com

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The project is designed to serve a new city in Palghar and is targeted for completion within nine years, by 2035. The feasibility study will forecast passenger, aircraft, and cargo traffic up to the financial year 2070–71, indicating a major long-term infrastructure investment.

The Maharashtra Airport Development Company is currently managing the Nagpur airport expansion project, which involves facilitating a land swap for the Indian Air Force's base relocation.

From hindustantimes.com

Who's involved

  • Maharashtra Airport Development CompanyOverseeing the bidding process and master plan for the new airport.
  • MaharashtraInitiated the master plan and set the 2035 completion deadline for the airport.
  • MumbaiOne of the existing major airports in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.
  • Navi MumbaiAnother existing airport within the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.

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  • KonkanSpeculative

    The Konkan region might see increased demand for services due to the airport's role in regional economic transformation.

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MADC is managing the Nagpur airport expansion project, facilitating a land swap for the Indian Air Force's base relocation. Air India is utilizing both Delhi and Nagpur as operational hubs, having restarted daily flights between the two cities.

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