Akasa Air welcomes its 27th aircraft in India  

Akasa Air, India’s fastest-growing airline received delivery of its 27^th aircraft, continuing its unprecedented expansion trajectory. The first leg of the delivery flight commenced  from Seattle, USA, to Keflavik, Iceland, and concluded with the final leg from Larnaca, Cyprus, to  Bengaluru, India. Bearing registration number VT-YBD, the Boeing 737 MAX aircraft arrived at  Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru on 29 January 2025.

Commenting on the occasion, Vinay Dube, Founder and CEO, Akasa Air said: “At Akasa, our  vision is to build an airline that transcends generations, while offering an experience that is rooted in  trust, comfort, and reliability. Every addition to our fleet further cements our path to becoming one of  the top 30 airlines by the turn of this decade and strengthens our ability to connect people, places and  cultures across India and beyond.

We are delighted to welcome our 27^th aircraft within a span of 30 months of commencing operations.  Akasa’s unmatched growth exemplifies the potential that India holds as an aviation market, and we are  excited at the prospect of becoming the airline that supports the nation to soar ever higher in the skies.”

With a steadfast focus on growth, service excellence, and employee centricity, Akasa Air is dedicated  to transforming the aviation landscape by making air travel increasingly accessible for a larger number  of Indians through reliable operations and category redefining offerings at affordable fares. Akasa is  home to a diverse workforce of over 4000 employees. As it expands, it remains committed to creating  some of the industry’s most exciting career growth opportunities for pilots, cabin crew, engineers, and  other aviation professionals, fostering a strong and sustainable future for all.

Akasa Air has registered unmatched growth since its inception in August 2022. In 2021, Akasa Air  placed its initial order of 72 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, which was followed by an order of four Boeing  737 MAX 8 aircraft in June 2023. In January 2024, the airline placed another landmark order of 150  Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, becoming the first Indian airline to reach an order book of 226 aircraft within  17 months of commencing operations.

The airline has now taken delivery of 27 aircraft and is on track to receive deliveries of another 199  aircraft over the next seven years. Moreover, the 737 MAX family provides greater range and fuel  efficiency, reducing fuel use and carbon emissions by 20% compared to those it replaces, reinforcing  the airline’s commitment to sustainability. In addition, the 737 MAX is a quieter airplane with a 40%  smaller noise footprint than replacement airplanes.

Akasa Air’s consistent on-time leadership, operational efficiencies and extremely positive customer  feedback have made it a preferred carrier in India, serving over 15 million passengers since its launch  in August 2022. Akasa Air currently connects with 22 domestic and five international cities, namely  Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kochi, Delhi, Guwahati, Agartala, Pune, Lucknow, Goa,  Hyderabad, Varanasi, Bagdogra, Bhubaneswar, Kolkata, Port Blair, Ayodhya, Gwalior, Srinagar,  Prayagraj, Gorakhpur, Doha (Qatar), Jeddah, Riyadh (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia), Abu Dhabi (UAE) and  Kuwait City (Kuwait).

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