Page 14 - Latest Updates on Akasa Air
Akasa Air takes delivery of first Boeing 737 MAX aircraft at IGI Airport
Ace investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala-promoted Akasa Air's first aircraft Boeing 737 MAX arrived in Delhi on Tuesday, bringing it closer to securing the mandatory Air Operator Permit to start operations.
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Akasa Air takes delivery of first 737 Max aircraft from Boeing in US
New airline Akasa Air on Thursday took delivery of the first 737 Max aircraft from Boeing in Seattle, USA, a statement said
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Akasa Air to partner Griffin for sale, leaseback of Boeing planes
Under sale and leaseback model, the airline sells its planes to a leasing company and then leases them back
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Akasa Air concludes sale and lease back of 5 Boeing 737 Max planes
Akasa Air ordered 72 Boeing 737 Max aircraft last November
Looking at business class for A321XLR, says IndiGo CEO Ronojoy Dutta
'We are taking the Ranchi incident as a learning opportunity and treating it as a case study'
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On track to receive first 737 Max plane by mid-June, says Akasa Air
Ace investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala-backed Akasa Air, in a release, also said that it is on track to launch its commercial operations by July
Akasa Air launch may be delayed further as it awaits aircraft delivery
'Their (Akasa Air) aircraft delivery is delayed and it is expected to come around June /July. As far as other procedures are concerned, they all are on track,' says a DGCA official
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Jhunjhunwala-backed Akasa Air to have airline code 'QP'; ops to begin July
Akasa Air, which is planning to start its commercial flight operations in July, on Tuesday said its airline code will be "QP".
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Akasa Air ties up with Navitaire for digital retailing, reservations system
Akasa Air, backed by ace investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, and aviation veterans Vinay Dube and Aditya Ghosh, is expected to begin its commercial operations in July
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Akasa Air to launch flight operations in July instead of June
The commercial flight operations of Rakesh Jhunjhunwala-backed Akasa Air will be launched in July instead of June.
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Akasa Air to launch operations from June, expects fleet size at 72 in 5 yrs
He further said the airline plans to have 18 aircraft on ground as part of its fleet within 12 subsequent months of launching and then add 12 to 14 every year making it 72 in five years
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Jhunjhunwala-backed Akasa Air plans first commercial flight in June
The airline aims to have 18 aircraft within 12 months from launch and will have 72 planes in five years, says CEO Vinay Dube
Stock options for staff, 'happy homes': Akasa airline makes flight plan
Akasa has hired around 50 employees for back office functions and is now recruiting pilots, flight attendants and airport staff.
Rakesh Jhunjhunwala's Akasa airline to lure staff with stock options
Akasa has hired around 50 employees for back office functions and is now recruiting pilots, flight attendants and airport staff.
Akasa Air take off likely in late May or early June: CEO Vinay Dube
Seeking to further democratise air travel with dependable and affordable services, Akasa Air likely to start flights in late May or early June after getting its first Boeing 737 MAX aircraft in April.
Top headlines: Modi calls for regulating crypto; RBI says growth recovering
Modi on Monday called for synchronised global action to regulate cryptocurrencies
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Jhunjhunwala the biggest draw as investors line up to board Akasa
The interest from multiple backers in Akasa comes at a time when airlines, hit by two consecutive years of the pandemic, are scouring for funds
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Aviation is not a cash guzzling biz, if done right: Vinay Dube of Akasa Air
'There continues to be a lot of room for efficiency and cost optimisation', says Dube
Tata's Air India win to Zee-Sony deal: 2021, year that was for businesses
After a year of disruptions, businesses were better prepared in 2021, not only adjusting to the new normal but also making the most of it
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Rakesh Jhunjhunwala-backed Akasa Air unveils its brand identity
'The Tagline 'It's Your Sky' encapsulates an inclusive brand experience by reminding us that the sky embraces everyone,' says Akasa Air