Bhogapuram Airport Test Flight Success: Ram Mohan Naidu Fast-Tracks Launch to May-June 2026

Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu has provided a crucial status update on two of India's major upcoming aviation projects. Speaking during the successful validation flight event at Andhra Pradesh's Bhogapuram Airport, Naidu confirmed that the facility is 'fast-tracked' for operation by May or June 2026, ahead of the original schedule. The Minister also addressed the timeline for the Noida International Airport (Jewar), stating that it will be 'ready by February'. The transcript highlights the completion of necessary compliance work, with the Minister emphasizing a vision for India to become a 'plane-making hub'. Reporting from the ground, India Today's Amit notes that the Bhogapuram project, monitored closely by Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, is progressing ahead of time with GMR ensuring readiness.