The Rakesh Jhunjhunwala-backed Akasa airline is likely to launch soon.
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- Akasa Air expects to start operations in India by the summer of 2022.
- Akasa Air had received civil aviation ministry’s nod to fly in October.
- The ultra-low cost airline aims to ‘democratize air travel’ in the country.
Akasa Air Latest News: Investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala-backed yet-to-be-launched airline Akasa Air has placed an order for 72 ‘737 MAX’ aircraft from US-based aerospace company Boeing.
“Akasa Air’s order includes two variants of the 737 MAX family, the 737-8 and the higher-capacity 737-8-200,” a joint statement from Akasa Air and Boeing said.
The Ministry of Civil Aviation last month gave a no-objection certificate (NOC) for Akasa Air’s operations in India.
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Akasa Air is expected to start operations in India in the summer of 2022. The ultra-low cost airline aims to ‘democratize air travel’ in the country.
Vinay Dubey, CEO, Akasa Air, said, “India is one of the fastest growing aviation markets in the world, with an unparalleled potential. We are already seeing a strong improvement in air travel, and we look forward to decades ahead of us. Seeing growth.” Recently 2021 Dubai Airshow.
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The main objective of Akasa Air is to power India’s growth engine and democratize air travel by creating an inclusive environment for all Indians, regardless of their socio-economic or cultural background, he added.
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