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Mumbai airport chief proposes phased Terminal 1 redevelopment plan
Maharashtra's deputy chief minister has outlined a staged approach to modernise Terminal 1 at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, prioritising minimal disruption to flight operations. The strategy would involve developing Terminal 1B first before relocating services from Terminal 1A.
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Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has unveiled a phased redevelopment strategy for Terminal 1 at Mumbai's premier aviation hub, designed to balance infrastructure modernisation with the airport's operational continuity. The proposal seeks to address the challenge of upgrading ageing terminal facilities while maintaining the smooth flow of domestic and international air traffic.
According to the plan, Terminal 1B would be developed and made operational in the initial phase. Once construction and outfitting of Terminal 1B are complete, passenger and flight operations currently handled by Terminal 1A would be shifted to the newly refurbished facility. This sequencing allows Terminal 1A to subsequently undergo comprehensive redevelopment without disrupting services.
The phased approach reflects a practical solution to a long-standing infrastructure challenge facing one of India's busiest airports. Terminal 1 handles a significant volume of the airport's traffic, making any operational disruption potentially problematic for the region's connectivity and the aviation sector.
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport has been expanding its capacity in recent years to accommodate growing passenger demand. The terminal redevelopment initiative aligns with broader efforts to enhance passenger facilities and modernise aging infrastructure at the facility, which serves the financial capital of India.