Page 2 - Latest Updates on Akasa Air
Akasa Air hit by booking, check-in disruption after service provider outage
The airline operates around 1,000 flights a week
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Akasa Air sees top-level exit as co-founder Neelu Khatri quits role
Neelu Khatri, co-founder and Senior VP for International Operations, resigns from Akasa Air, with the airline saying its expansion plans remain unchanged
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Boeing building a culture where all speak up freely, says Salil Gupte
Boeing India President Salil Gupte says employees must feel comfortable speaking up on issues as Indian suppliers move from build-to-print to build-to-specification
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Akasa Air completes fundraising, Premji Invest joins Jhunjhunwalas
Akasa Air completes $125 million fundraising, welcoming Premji Invest, 360 ONE Asset, and Claypond Capital, alongside the Jhunjhunwala family, to support its expansion and long-term growth
Akasa Air to launch direct Mumbai-Phuket flights from September 20
The airline said it will start flights to the SAARC and ASEAN regions in the next few years, in addition to leveraging the upcoming Navi Mumbai and Noida International Airports to develop a network
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Akasa Air completes 3 yrs of flying; plans flights to SAARC, Asean regions
Akasa Air, which commenced operations on August 7, 2022, expects to have more than 30 planes in its fleet by the end of this year
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DGCA suspends Akasa Air examiner for six months over skill test lapses
DGCA suspends Akasa Air's Captain Kunal Khajuria for six months for procedural violations during a pilot skill test; retest ordered and examiner training mandated
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Indian airlines reported 183 aircraft defects till July 21: Govt
Five Indian airlines reported 183 technical defects in their aircraft to the aviation regulator DGCA this year till July 21, including 85 by Air India Group, according to the government.
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No issues found in fuel switches in its Boeing 737 MAX planes: Akasa Air
The airline has a fleet of 30 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. A total of 196 such aircraft are to be delivered to the carrier in the coming years
Akasa Air sees no dip in passenger demand post Air India plane crash
"We really haven't seen any impact. I see the load factors and they are very healthy," Goel said at a media roundtable
Akasa Air aims to have 226 planes in fleet by 2032, says CFO Ankur Goel
Launched in August 2022, Akasa Air currently flies to 23 domestic and international destinations with a fleet of 30 Boeing 737 MAX planes
Cargo vehicle hit wing of stationary Akasa Air aircraft at Mumbai airport
However, there was no impact to passengers or the employees in the incident, which took place early morning on Monday after the airline's flight QP-1736 arrived here from Bangalore
GMR Aero Technic inks three-year base maintenance deal with Akasa Air
Under the agreement, GMR Aero Technic will undertake scheduled base maintenance checks for Akasa Air's fleet at its state-of-the-art MRO facility, located within the GMR Aerospace & Industrial Park
Akasa Air's net loss widens to ₹1,983 crore in FY25 as costs, delays rise
While Akasa slipped further into the red, the other three major Indian airlines - IndiGo, SpiceJet, and Air India - fared much better in FY25
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Air India CEO Wilson received a raise days before Ahmedabad plane crash
Wilson's new salary stood at ₹27.75 crore as compared to the ₹18.98 crore he earned in 2023-24, marking a 46 per cent jump. He took charge as Air India's CEO in July 2022
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Akasa Air to launch 100 plus weekly flights from Navi Mumbai airport
Akasa joins IndiGo in confirming its early commitment to NMIA
Akasa Air signs pact with Adani Airport to launch operations from NMIA
Akasa Air partners with Adani Airports to begin operations from Navi Mumbai International Airport, starting with 100+ weekly flights and expanding to 350+ domestic and international departures
Three senior executives resign from Akasa Air amid leadership churn
Akasa Air's growth ambitions have been challenged in the last one year by delays in the delivery of its Boeing 737 MAX aircraft
Premji Invest, Pai family get CCI nod to acquire stakes in Akasa Air
PIOF is a Sebi-registered alternative investment fund owned and controlled by Premji Invest, while Claypond is an arm of the Pai family group
Akasa Air to expand fleet to 30, eyes Navi Mumbai and Jewar as key hubs
Started operation just less than three years ago, the airline's passenger traffic more than doubled over the past year
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