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Summary:

The long-awaited Bhogapuram International Airport in Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh, achieved a major milestone with the successful landing of its first validation flight on Sunday. The flight, originating from Delhi, carried Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu and other officials. The GMR group stated that 96% of the construction is completed, and the airport is scheduled to open on June 26th.

News Article:

Bhogapuram International Airport Nears Completion, Receives First Validation Flight

Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh – A significant milestone was reached on Sunday as the Bhogapuram International Airport, a long-awaited project for the people of Uttarandhra, successfully received its first validation flight. The flight, which originated in Delhi, landed at the under-construction airport in Vizianagaram district, signaling the near completion of the ambitious project.

Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu, along with Vizianagaram MP Kalisetti Appalanaidu and the ATC Chairman, were aboard the flight. The successful landing marks a crucial step towards the airport’s official opening.

The airport, being constructed with state-of-the-art technology, is reportedly 96% complete, according to the GMR group, the project developer. The GMR Group stated the project is set to be inaugurated on June 26th.

The Bhogapuram International Airport is expected to boost connectivity and economic growth in the Uttarandhra region.

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