India, Sept. 2 -- A combination of advanced technology, habitat modification and community engagement is at the heart of the wildlife hazard management strategy of the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), which is preparing for commercial launch later this year.

The airport has been developed by Navi Mumbai Airport Limited (NMIAL), a special purpose vehicle comprising Adani Airports Holdings Limited and CIDCO. The 1,160-hectare greenfield facility has been built near wetlands, mangroves, forests and urban settlements, making it crucial to have a comprehensive safety plan in place. NMIAL says it has taken into account these factors while designing its wildlife hazard management strategy, which it says is a benchmark for urban aviatio...