Mumbai, June 17 -- Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) is set to commence international passenger flight operations from July 15, with cargo freighter services also scheduled to begin on the same date, NMIA Chairman Captain BVJK Sharma said on Wednesday.

Speaking to media, on the sidelines of the BCBA Logistics Conclave 2026 in Mumbai, Sharma said the airport is targeting the launch of both international passenger and cargo operations next month, subject to completion of final regulatory formalities.

"On 15th July we are starting with freighters and we expect the freighters to ramp up to almost 18 weekly flights," Sharma said, adding that "hopefully on 15th July international passenger flights will also start."

He said the initial...