India, Oct. 1 -- The Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) on Tuesday received its aerodrome licence from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), giving it the green signal to commence commercial operations.

The approval of the licence indicates that the airport adheres to the specified safety standards and operational procedures outlined in the Indian Aircraft Rules, 1937, and meets the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) requirements.

"With the aerodrome licence now in place, NMIA moves closer to its vision of enhancing regional and international connectivity and establishing a modern gateway that will link Navi Mumbai with the rest of the world,'' said an NMIA spokesperson.

NMIA, a joint venture between Ada...