Mumbai, Aug. 18 -- The airport marked its operational launch with flights connecting Visakhapatnam to key destinations across India, the Middle East and Southeast Asia. The airport handled 52 planned air traffic movements (ATMs) on the first day of operations.

Kanwarbir Singh Kalra, chief executive officer, GMR Visakhapatnam International Airport, said, "The commencement of commercial operations at Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport marks a transformational moment for North Andhra Pradesh and the beginning of a new chapter in the region's connectivity journey. This achievement reflects years of meticulous planning, engineering excellence, regulatory compliance, and operational preparedness by our teams and partners.

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