MUMBAI: The yr 2023 noticed the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA)-Mumbai as soon as once more deal with over thousand flights in 24 hours on sure days. The final time the Mumbai airport dealt with over thousand flights per day was within the yr 2018. This yr although the airport broke its earlier report.
The highest passenger traffic motion in a single day was noticed on November 25 with 167,132 passengers travelling by means of CSMIA (with greater than 1,20,000 home pax actions and greater than 46,000 worldwide pax actions).The airport achieved a highest single-day report of 1,032 air traffic actions on November 11, 2023, surpassing the earlier report set in 2018.
The yr 2023 started with the most important re-carpeting challenge for Runway 14/32, the airport ‘s secondary runway. The re-carpeting enhanced operational effectivity total, mentioned Mumbai International Airport Ltd (MIAL). It added that the introduction of -‘Taxiway Z’ – diminished entry and exit instances for plane and considerably decreasing carbon emissions. “The launch of Taxiway Z positioned CSMIA as the first in the Asian region to offer a flexible-use apron,” MIAL mentioned.
Another vital growth was the commissioning of a specialised Disabled Aircraft Recovery Kit (Dark). While the airport in Delhi and Bengaluru already commissioned this package earlier than Mumbai did, the CSMIA airport was the primary airport in Asia to own this facility with “High-Pressure lifting bags.” “Dark ensures a superior and efficient recovery process for even the largest commercial aircraft,” mentioned the airport spokesperson.
Early this yr, CSMIA introduced its summer time schedule with 14% extra weekly flight actions as in comparison with the summer time schedule of 2022.Similarly, within the Winter Schedule for 2023-2024 – the airport has been dealing with over 950 day by day flight actions, representing an 8% enhance in comparison with the earlier yr, mentioned MIAL. The airport connects passengers to 115 locations.
When it involves services inside terminal buildings, CSMIA put in 2D Barcode readers on the entry gates of Terminals 1 and 2, mentioned MIAL. It added that this streamlined entry procedures to make sure a hassle-free journey expertise. “The airport also introduced an advanced Parking Guidance System at Terminal 2. This system combines state-of-the-art technology with design, ensuring travellers experience seamless and stress-free parking,” it added.
The Mumbai airport has set a purpose to be net-zero by 2029. “The airport’s commitment to becoming one of the first to eliminate Single-Use Plastic earned it the title of the ‘Best Sustainable Airport of the Year’ by ASSOCHAM,” mentioned MIAL. Then there was the introduction of Uber Green, the flagship electrical automobile service by Uber. “The Platinum Rating in the Green Airports Recognition (GAR) Programme 2023 by the Airports Council International (ACI) Asia-Pacific further highlights CSMIA’s commitment to sustainability. The airport is the first in India, the third globally, and the second in the Asia-Pacific region to receive this recognition,” MIAL added.
The highest passenger traffic motion in a single day was noticed on November 25 with 167,132 passengers travelling by means of CSMIA (with greater than 1,20,000 home pax actions and greater than 46,000 worldwide pax actions).The airport achieved a highest single-day report of 1,032 air traffic actions on November 11, 2023, surpassing the earlier report set in 2018.
The yr 2023 started with the most important re-carpeting challenge for Runway 14/32, the airport ‘s secondary runway. The re-carpeting enhanced operational effectivity total, mentioned Mumbai International Airport Ltd (MIAL). It added that the introduction of -‘Taxiway Z’ – diminished entry and exit instances for plane and considerably decreasing carbon emissions. “The launch of Taxiway Z positioned CSMIA as the first in the Asian region to offer a flexible-use apron,” MIAL mentioned.
Another vital growth was the commissioning of a specialised Disabled Aircraft Recovery Kit (Dark). While the airport in Delhi and Bengaluru already commissioned this package earlier than Mumbai did, the CSMIA airport was the primary airport in Asia to own this facility with “High-Pressure lifting bags.” “Dark ensures a superior and efficient recovery process for even the largest commercial aircraft,” mentioned the airport spokesperson.
Early this yr, CSMIA introduced its summer time schedule with 14% extra weekly flight actions as in comparison with the summer time schedule of 2022.Similarly, within the Winter Schedule for 2023-2024 – the airport has been dealing with over 950 day by day flight actions, representing an 8% enhance in comparison with the earlier yr, mentioned MIAL. The airport connects passengers to 115 locations.
When it involves services inside terminal buildings, CSMIA put in 2D Barcode readers on the entry gates of Terminals 1 and 2, mentioned MIAL. It added that this streamlined entry procedures to make sure a hassle-free journey expertise. “The airport also introduced an advanced Parking Guidance System at Terminal 2. This system combines state-of-the-art technology with design, ensuring travellers experience seamless and stress-free parking,” it added.
The Mumbai airport has set a purpose to be net-zero by 2029. “The airport’s commitment to becoming one of the first to eliminate Single-Use Plastic earned it the title of the ‘Best Sustainable Airport of the Year’ by ASSOCHAM,” mentioned MIAL. Then there was the introduction of Uber Green, the flagship electrical automobile service by Uber. “The Platinum Rating in the Green Airports Recognition (GAR) Programme 2023 by the Airports Council International (ACI) Asia-Pacific further highlights CSMIA’s commitment to sustainability. The airport is the first in India, the third globally, and the second in the Asia-Pacific region to receive this recognition,” MIAL added.
