Page 2 - Latest Updates on Akasa Air
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 sees no dip in passenger demand post Air India plane crash")
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
 "Akasa Air aims to have 226 planes in fleet by 2032, says CFO Ankur Goel")
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
 "Cargo vehicle hit wing of stationary Akasa Air aircraft at Mumbai airport")
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
 "Akasa Air's net loss widens to ₹1,983 crore in FY25 as costs, delays rise")
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
 "Air India CEO Wilson received a raise days before Ahmedabad plane crash")
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
 "Premji Invest, Pai family get CCI nod to acquire stakes in Akasa Air")
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
 "Akasa Air to expand fleet to 30, eyes Navi Mumbai and Jewar as key hubs")
Inside Akasa Air's struggles with Boeing delivery delays and idle pilots
The Mumbai-based low-cost airline, Akasa Air, which started operations about three years ago, has a fleet of 27 planes, but has 226 jets - all Boeing 737 MAXs - on order
Akasa Air Holi Sale: Up to 15% off on domestic and international flights
The sale is valid for bookings made between March 10, and March 13, for travel commencing from March 17. It applies to both non-stop and through flights across Akasa Air's extensive network
Domestic air traffic rises 11% in January, IndiGo tops with 65.2% share
Akasa Air and SpiceJet saw their respective market share increased to 4.7 per cent and 3.2 per cent
 "Domestic air traffic rises 11% in January, IndiGo tops with 65.2% share")
Premji Invest, Ranjan Pai family office seek nod for 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
Azim Premji, Ranjan Pai family offices infuse capital into Akasa Air
The airline's net loss more than doubled in 2023-24, soaring to Rs 1,670 crore from Rs 744 crore in the previous year
 "Azim Premji, Ranjan Pai family offices infuse capital into Akasa Air")
No level playing field in allocation of bilateral rights: Akasa Air to govt
Bilateral rights, negotiated between two countries, determine the number of flights allowed between them. Each government then allocates its share to its airlines
 "No level playing field in allocation of bilateral rights: Akasa Air to govt")
Akasa Air well-capitalised, set to expand with new destinations: CEO
The nearly two-and-a-half-year-old Rakesh Jhunjhunwala family-backed Akasa Air currently has a fleet of 27 Boeing 737 Max planes and commanded a 4.6 per cent market share in CY2024
 "Akasa Air well-capitalised, set to expand with new destinations: CEO")
DGCA warns Akasa Air for violating dangerous goods transport regulations
During the inspection, the regulator found that electronic devices containing lithium batteries were being accepted without proper checks or verification of battery power
Section of Akasa Air pilots seeks probe into airline's hiring practices
Among others, these pilots have claimed that some operating crew do not report to work on time and claimed that there are issues with reporting of On Time Performance
