- Rakesh
Jhunjhunwala ’sAkasa Air has received its first aircraft from Boeing. - The aircraft will fly to Delhi early next week, even as the airline is yet to receive its air operator permit.
- Akasa Air plans to launch its first domestic flight in July this year.
- It has ordered 72 planes in total and aims to get 18 planes by March 2023.
Rakesh Jhunjhunwala’s Akasa Air on Thursday announced that it has received the delivery of its first aircraft, Boeing 737 Max, in Seattle. The airline had shared the first images of its aircraft a couple of weeks ago.
Akasa Air has ordered 72 planes in total and aims to get 18 planes by March 2023.
“Flying an advanced, environmentally progressive 737 MAX fleet with greater fuel efficiency and lower operating costs will enable Akasa Air to profitably serve the Indian market while passing those savings on to its passengers,” Stan Deal, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes, said.
“This is indeed a symbolic milestone in the journey of Akasa Air, bringing us one step closer to the process of obtaining our AOP [Air Operator Permit] and leading to out commercial launch, focused on the task of delivering on our vision to transform India’s air transportation ecosystem, support the nation’s economic growth engine and help fellow Indians chase their dreams,” Vinay Dube, founder, MD and CEO of Akasa Air, said.
Akasa Air, which is owned by
The company plans to launch its first domestic flight in July this year. It will be eligible for international travels once it has boarded 20 aircrafts in its fleet.
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