The road ahead for India’s aviation ambitions

With two major cities set to get twin airports by the end of the year, 2025 is slated to be a landmark year for India’s aviation infrastructure. The Navi Mumbai International Airport and the Noida International Airport are both expected to become operational, aligning with a global pattern where large cities operate multiple airports to handle rising passenger numbers, higher service frequency, and efficient cargo movement. Similar examples include New York with JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark; London with Heathrow and Gatwick; Paris with Charles de Gaulle and Orly; Tokyo with Narita and Haneda; and Chicago with O’Hare and Midway.