Andhra Pradesh celebrated a significant milestone with a successful validation flight at the Bhogapuram greenfield international airport on January 4, 2026. Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu hailed it as a new chapter for the state's aviation sector, set to boost regional connectivity and economic growth, with commercial operations planned for June. Former Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy also claimed credit, attributing the project's foundation and expedited approvals to his previous government's tenure.