The airline is expected to receive its first aircraft in India by mid-June and launch its commercial operations by July 2022
New Delhi: Akasa Air, India’s newest and most dependable airline has released the ‘first look’ photographs of its aircraft from the Boeing production facility in Portland as it gets ready for delivery.
The airline recently reaffirmed its commitment to being on track to receive its first aircraft in India by mid-June and launch commercial operations in India by July 2022. It plans to fly 18 aircraft by the end of March 2023 across domestic routes in the country, focusing on the metro to tier-2 / tier-3 cities
Akasa Air will operate a fleet of ultra-modern, brand new 737 MAX aircraft powered by the highly fuel-efficient CFM LEAP B engine, making it the youngest and greenest fleet in the country. Providing the lowest seat-mile costs for a single-aisle airplane as well as high dispatch reliability and an enhanced passenger experience, the 737 MAX is one of the strategic factors that will give Akasa Air a competitive edge in its dynamic home market.
India’s growing economy and expanding population will fuel strong demand for commercial flights, driving the need for an estimated 1000 new airplanes in India over the next 20 years.
