Akasa Air gets DGCA licence, to start operations by July-end
2 years, 5 months ago

Akasa Air gets DGCA licence, to start operations by July-end

Hindustan Times  

Akasa Air on Thursday got Air Operator Certificate from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation. In a statement, the airline said, “This is a significant milestone, enabling us to open our flights for sale and leading to the start of commercial operations.” It had taken delivery of its first Boeing 737 max aircraft in India on June 21. Last November, Akasa Air had announced ordering 72 '737 Max' aircraft from Boeing. The airline unveiled the first look of its crew uniform on Monday, adding that it focuses on providing the best possible stretch to ensure their comfort over their busy flight schedules. The company said it is the first Indian airline to have introduced custom trousers and jackets, with their fabric specially made for Akasa Air and comfortable sneakers for its airline in-flight crew keeping in mind ergonomics, aesthetics and comfort.

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Akasa Air: First Mumbai to Doha flight on March 28 to bolster Qatar-India connectivity
10 months, 1 week ago

Akasa Air: First Mumbai to Doha flight on March 28 to bolster Qatar-India connectivity

Hindustan Times  

In less than two years of commencing operations, Akasa Air will start international services with its first flight to Doha from Mumbai on March 28. Akasa Air: First Mumbai to Doha flight on March 28 to bolster Qatar-India connectivity "Starting 28 March 2024, Akasa Air will operate four non-stop flights a week, connecting Mumbai with Doha, enhancing air connectivity between …

Boeing makes further inroads in the Indian aviation market with big Akasa Air order
11 months ago

Boeing makes further inroads in the Indian aviation market with big Akasa Air order

Hindustan Times  

The much-awaited “triple digit” order from Akasa Air was finally signed at Wings India yesterday. Visitors gathered near an Akasa Air aircraft during the 'Wings India 2024', an exhibition and conference on civil aviation, at the Begumpet Airport in Hyderabad on January 18, 2024. After the fall of Jet Airways, there were less than 100 Boeing narrowbodies in India as …

Akasa in $20-bn deal to soar higher with 150 Boeing planes
11 months ago

Akasa in $20-bn deal to soar higher with 150 Boeing planes

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Akasa Air has placed an order with US aircraft manufacturer Boeing for an additional 150 narrow-body 737 MAX planes that will cost India’s youngest airline an estimated $20 billion. In 2021, Akasa Air had placed its initial order of 72 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, which was followed up with an order of 4 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft …

Akasa Air Boosts Fleet with 150 Additional Boeing 737 MAX Jets
11 months ago

Akasa Air Boosts Fleet with 150 Additional Boeing 737 MAX Jets

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Boeing and Akasa Air have jointly announced a substantial expansion of the Indian carrier's fleet with an order for 150 more Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. The confirmation was made at the Wings India 2024 airshow, where Akasa Air revealed plans to leverage the fuel-efficient 737 MAX family for both domestic and international growth. Akasa Air, an all-737 operator since …

Akasa Air orders 150 Boeing 737 Max aircraft
11 months ago

Akasa Air orders 150 Boeing 737 Max aircraft

Hindustan Times  

Akasa Air has ordered 150 B737 Max aircraft, the airline announced on Thursday at the Wings India Air show which is currently being held in Hyderabad. Akasa Air said that it is the only Indian airline in the history of civil aviation to reach an order book of over 200 aircraft within a span of 17 months of commencing operations …

Jhunjhunwala-backed Akasa Air orders 150 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft
11 months ago

Jhunjhunwala-backed Akasa Air orders 150 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft

Hindustan Times  

India's low-cost carrier Akasa Air has placed an order for 150 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft to solidify its position as a major player in the rapidly growing Indian aviation market. This is also the first major order announcement for Boeing's troubled MAX jetliner programme since a mid-air cabin panel blowout this month. The latest order, comprising of 737 MAX 10 …

Akasa Air completes inspection of its Boeing 737 Max planes; says noadverse findings
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Akasa Air completes inspection of its Boeing 737 Max planes; says noadverse findings

The Hindu  

Akasa Air on January 8 said it has completed a thorough inspection of its entire fleet of in-service Boeing 737 Max planes and that there are no adverse findings. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation, on January 5, directed domestic airlines to immediately inspect emergency exits of all Boeing 737-8 Max planes in their fleets as an "abundant precautionary measure" …

Akasa Air gets govt nod to fly international routes
1 year, 3 months ago

Akasa Air gets govt nod to fly international routes

The Hindu  

Mumbai-headquartered budget airlines Akasa Air has received the Union Government’s nod to start international flights, which it is likely to do before the year-end, the company announced, despite mass flight cancellations in the past three months as more than 40 pilots walked out to join rival Tata-led Air India Express. The Ministry of Civil Aviation has designated Akasa Air as …

Akasa Air flying less after some pilots quit abruptly
1 year, 3 months ago

Akasa Air flying less after some pilots quit abruptly

The Hindu  

Indian budget carrier Akasa Air is flying less and will give up market share in the short term to ensure it runs a reliable operation after some pilots quit the airline, CEO Vinay Dube told employees in an email late on September 20. "When a small set of pilots abandoned their duties and left without serving their mandatory contractual notice …

Akasa Air adds four aircraft to its original order book of 72 Boeing 737 Max
1 year, 6 months ago

Akasa Air adds four aircraft to its original order book of 72 Boeing 737 Max

Live Mint  

Indian budget carrier Akasa Air has placed an order for four Boeing 737 Max jets, both companies said on Wednesday, the latest in a spate of orders by the country's airlines. Akasa Air, India’s newest airline, today announced an order for four additional Boeing 737-8 jets at the ongoing Paris Air Show, a follow-up to the already placed order of …

Akasa Air to hit foreign skies by end of 2023
1 year, 9 months ago

Akasa Air to hit foreign skies by end of 2023

The Hindu  

Late Rakesh Jhunjhunwala-backed Akasa Air, the new entrant in the Indian civil aviation sector, said it will start international operations to destinations that match the capability of Boeing 737 MAX’ by the end of calendar 2023. Vinay Dube, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Akasa Air told The Hindu in Bengaluru that the airline would introduce international flights by the end …

Akasa Air Intends to Purchase More Than 100 Aircraft
1 year, 9 months ago

Akasa Air Intends to Purchase More Than 100 Aircraft

News 18  

While Akasa Air has already placed a firm order for 72 Boeing 737 MAX airplanes, the low-cost airline has plans of placing an order for over 100 aircraft in the time to come. Akasa Air has completed six months of operation, and with the delivery of one aircraft every 15 days, the airline has reached a fleet size of 17 …

Akasa Air takes to the skies
2 years, 4 months ago

Akasa Air takes to the skies

The Hindu  

India has a brand-new airline in Akasa Air which launched its first flight between Mumbai and Ahmedabad on Sunday morning. Akasa Air is the first major airline to take to the skies in seven years since Tata Sons- Singapore Airline joint venture Vistara started operations in 2015. We are now focused on delivering a flying experience unlike anything witnessed in …

India's new Akasa Air commences operations, takes off first flight on Mumbai-Ahmedabad route
2 years, 4 months ago

India's new Akasa Air commences operations, takes off first flight on Mumbai-Ahmedabad route

Firstpost  

Akasa Air is finally in Indian skies as the first flight took off on Sunday between the Mumbai-Ahmedabad route, which was inaugurated by Union Minister Jyotiraditya M Scindia along with MoS General Vijay Kumar Singh. New Delhi: Akasa Air is finally in Indian skies as the first flight took off on Sunday between the Mumbai-Ahmedabad route, which was inaugurated by …

Akasa Air to operate its first commercial flight on 7 August, opens ticket sales
2 years, 5 months ago

Akasa Air to operate its first commercial flight on 7 August, opens ticket sales

Firstpost  

The carrier said it has opened ticket sales on 28 weekly flights it will be operating on Mumbai-Ahmedabad route from 7 August, as well as on 28 weekly flights it will operating on Bengaluru-Kochi route from 13 August New Delhi: New airline Akasa Air on Friday said it will launch commercial flight operations on August 7 by operating its first …

India's newest airline set to fly. Akasa Air ticket sales open, where to buy
2 years, 5 months ago

India's newest airline set to fly. Akasa Air ticket sales open, where to buy

Hindustan Times  

Akasa Air - India's newest airline - has opened ticket sales for 28 weekly flights on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad and Bengaluru-Kochi routes. Akasa Air will launch commercial operations with two new Boeing 737 Max aircraft; one has delivered and the second is scheduled to arrive later this month. READ | Akasa Air gets DGCA licence, to start operations by July-end Days …

Akasa Air, backed by Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, gets air operator certificate; to start operation by July end
2 years, 5 months ago

Akasa Air, backed by Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, gets air operator certificate; to start operation by July end

Firstpost  

Akasa Air’s airline code is QP and it received its first 737 MAX on 21 June this year. By the end of the fiscal year 2022-23, the Rakesh Jhunjhunwala promoted airline will have inducted 18 aircraft New Delhi: Akasa Air backed by ace stock market investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala on Thursday became India’s newest airline after receiving the air operator certificate …

Akasa Air gets airline license from DGCA to start flight operations
2 years, 5 months ago

Akasa Air gets airline license from DGCA to start flight operations

India TV News  

Highlights Akasa Air has been granted license to fly by the DGCA The airline has been backed by ace investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala Akasa Air took delivery of its first Boeing 737 max aircraft in India on June 21 Akasa Air news: Akasa Air, backed by ace investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, on Thursday received an airline license from DGCA. In another tweet, …

Akasa Air unveils first look of its crew uniform - Check out their comfortable, eco-friendly outfit
2 years, 5 months ago

Akasa Air unveils first look of its crew uniform - Check out their comfortable, eco-friendly outfit

India TV News  

Highlights Airline, backed by ace stock market investor Jhunjhunwala, is likely to start services by month-end It had taken delivery of its first Boeing 737 max aircraft in India on June 21 Akasa Air said uniform fit focuses on providing best possible stretch to ensure their comfort Akasa Air on Monday unveiled the first look of its crew uniform as …

Akasa Air welcomes delivery of first Boeing 737 MAX aircraft
2 years, 6 months ago

Akasa Air welcomes delivery of first Boeing 737 MAX aircraft

India TV News  

Highlights Akasa Air recieved the first delivery out of the 72 for Boeing 737 Max planes This brngs it closer to securing the mandatory Air Operator Permit to start operations Boeing India president Salil Gupte expressed the company's sentiments in partnering with Akasa Air Ace investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala-promoted Akasa Air's first aircraft Boeing 737 MAX arrived in New Delhi on …

Akasa Air Takes Delivery Of First 737 MAX Aircraft From Boeing In Seattle
2 years, 6 months ago

Akasa Air Takes Delivery Of First 737 MAX Aircraft From Boeing In Seattle

ABP News  

Akasa Air, which is going to launch its service soon, on Thursday took delivery of the first 737 MAX aircraft from Boeing in Seattle, USA, PTI reported. Akasa Air had on November 26 last year signed a deal with Boeing to purchase 72 MAX aircraft after the aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation gave the green light to MAX …

Akasa Air releases the first look of its aircraft
2 years, 7 months ago

Akasa Air releases the first look of its aircraft

The Hindu  

Rakesh Jhunjhunwala-backed Akasa Air on Monday released the the first look of its aircraft, with purple and orange-coloured brand logo. Akasa will take the delivery of its Boeing 737 MAX aircraft in India by mid-June, after which it will be able to carry out proving flights for the DGCA to get an air-operator’s certificate for starting commercial flights. Meanwhile, Jet …

Akasa Air's first pic out: 'Can’t keep calm... coming soon to your sky', tweets R Jhunjhunwala backed airline
2 years, 7 months ago

Akasa Air's first pic out: 'Can’t keep calm... coming soon to your sky', tweets R Jhunjhunwala backed airline

India TV News  

Highlights Investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala-backed airline Akasa Air plans to launch its first flight in June Akasa Air released first photos of aircraft with caption 'coming soon to your sky' Akasa Air had placed an order for 72 Boeing 737 MAX jets in November last year Ace investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala-backed airline Akasa Air plans to launch its first commercial flight in …

Rakesh Jhunjhunwala-backed Akasa Air's launch may be delayed further
2 years, 7 months ago

Rakesh Jhunjhunwala-backed Akasa Air's launch may be delayed further

India TV News  

Highlights Akasa Air's launch will be delayed as company expects to get aircrafts in July The company received the mandatory NOC from the civil aviation ministry October last year Akasa Air's launch of services is likely to be delayed further as the airline is expected to receive its first aircraft only in June or July, according to a senior DGCA …

Akasa Air to launch operations in July, says CEO Vinay Dube: All you need to know about airline
2 years, 7 months ago

Akasa Air to launch operations in July, says CEO Vinay Dube: All you need to know about airline

Hindustan Times  

Akasa Air, India’s newest carrier, will begin commercial operations in July, Vinay Dube, the airline’s CEO, has said. We expect our first aircraft delivery by June, with the intention to start commercial operations in July,” Dube, who is also the founder and managing director of Akasa, said on Monday. Akasa Air will now launch its operations in July, instead of …

India's newest carrier Akasa Air unveils brand logo. 5 things to know
3 years ago

India's newest carrier Akasa Air unveils brand logo. 5 things to know

Hindustan Times  

Rakesh Jhunjhunwala-backed Akasa Air on Wednesday unveiled its brand logo which it said has been inspired by the element of the sky. Akasa Air is expected to start its commercial flight operations in the first half of 2022. Akasa Air got the no-objection certificate from the civil aviation ministry in October to start commercial flights. Last month, Air Akasa placed …

SpiceJet, Boeing settle claims related to grounding of 737 Max aircraft
3 years, 1 month ago

SpiceJet, Boeing settle claims related to grounding of 737 Max aircraft

The Hindu  

SpiceJet on November 17 said it has entered into an agreement with the U.S.-based aerospace company Boeing to settle outstanding claims related to the grounding of 737 Max aircraft and its return to service. "SpiceJet is pleased to announce that it has entered into a settlement agreement with Boeing wherein Boeing has agreed to provide certain accommodations and settle the …

Rakesh Jhunjhunwala-backed Akasa Air orders Boeing 737 MAX jets. Here’s all about the deal
3 years, 1 month ago

Rakesh Jhunjhunwala-backed Akasa Air orders Boeing 737 MAX jets. Here’s all about the deal

Hindustan Times  

Rakesh Jhunjhunwala-backed Akasa Air has placed an order for 72 Boeing 737 MAX jets, valued at nearly $9 billion at list prices, the US plane maker has said. Akasa Air is backed by ace investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, former IndiGo president Aditya Ghosh and former Jet Airways CEO Vinay Dube. “We are delighted to partner with Boeing for our first airplane …

Aviation Ministry Gives Nod to Rakesh Jhunjhunwala-backed Akasa Air to Operate in India
3 years, 2 months ago

Aviation Ministry Gives Nod to Rakesh Jhunjhunwala-backed Akasa Air to Operate in India

News 18  

The Ministry of Civil Aviation has given a no-objection certificate for the operation of Rakesh Jhunjhunwala-backed new airline ‘Akasa Air’ in India, a company statement said on Monday. Akasa Air is backed by ace investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala and ex-Jet Airways CEO Vinay Dube. We are extremely happy and grateful to the Ministry of Civil Aviation for their support and for …

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