Latest Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport News & Updates

Mumbai, April 9 (IANS) A minor fire incident was reported at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) in Mumbai on Thursday, officials said. The fire broke out at Terminal-1 at around 6:10 p.m. due to a short circuit. According to the official statement released by the airport authorities, the emergency response teams acted swiftly and managed to bring the situation under control within minutes. Their prompt action ensured that the blaze did not spread further and no damage …

Ahmedabad, April 1 (IANS) Adani Airport Holdings on Wednesday partnered with Blinkit to bring app-based quick commerce delivery inside Mumbai Airport, allowing passengers to order essentials directly within the terminal.The service is currently live at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport’s Terminal 2 for domestic departures, aiming to make travel more convenient for passengers.With this new offering, travellers can now order essential items such as chargers, snacks, books, and pe…

Mumbai, April 1 (IANS) Panic briefly gripped the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport on Wednesday after a tissue paper bearing the word ‘Danger’ was discovered inside the lavatory of an IndiGo flight. According to the Mumbai Police, the incident came to light when IndiGo flight 911 was being prepared for its scheduled journey from Mumbai to Ahmedabad. The aircraft was stationed near Gate No. 5 when the suspicious note was found, prompting immediate concern among airport authorities…

Mumbai, March 25 (IANS) A Bangladeshi national attempting to travel to Congo using a fake Indian passport was apprehended at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, officials said on Wednesday. A larger network of forged documents during immigration checks, they said.According to officials, the incident came to light after immigration scrutiny revealed discrepancies in the documents presented by the accused, leading to the recovery of multiple forged identification papers.The Sahar Po…

Mumbai, March 3 (IANS) As flight operations gradually resume amid disruptions in the Middle East, passengers returning to India recounted challenging journeys and tense moments, even as they described conditions in cities like Dubai and Abu Dhabi as largely normal.Speaking to IANS at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, travellers shared how rerouted flights, temporary airspace closures, and uncertainty over possible escalation prompted many to cut short their trips and head ho…

New Delhi, Feb 24 (IANS) A SpiceJet flight carrying around 150 passengers to Leh returned safely to Delhi Airport on Tuesday shortly after takeoff from the airport after experiencing a “technical issue”.All passengers were disembarked safely at the Delhi airport.The Boeing 737 aircraft, operating flight SG121 from Delhi to Leh, turned back minutes after departure after the crew detected a possible technical issue.“A SpiceJet flight operating from Delhi to Leh on February 24 returned to Del…

Mumbai, Feb 2 (IANS) Actress Zoya Afroz has shared an inspiring account of how years of quiet perseverance culminated in a career-defining opportunity, landing her a key role in filmmaker Neeraj Pandey’s crime thriller television series “Taskaree”. Zoya took to Instagram, where she shared a string of images from the series’ sets, which follows an Indian Customs Service team stationed at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport as they combat an international smuggling syndicate.Sh…

Mumbai, Jan 27 (IANS) In a high-level meeting of the Cabinet Infrastructure Committee, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis issued several directives to accelerate the state’s transport and connectivity landscape. The committee granted formal approval to the ambitious Metro Line 8 and key highway projects in Nashik and Gadchiroli.The committee approved the 35 km Metro Line 8 of the Gold Line, a high-speed corridor designed to connect Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSM…

Ahmedabad, Dec 25 (IANS) Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) began commercial operations on Thursday — marking a major milestone for Mumbai’s aviation sector and India’s infrastructure growth. Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani personally welcomed the first set of passengers, calling the moment a proud day for both Mumbai and the country.“Welcoming NMIA’s first passengers alongside the Param Vir Chakra awardees offered a glimpse of India now taking shape,” Gautam Adani said.“Sta…