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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
 "Jhunjhunwala-backed Akasa Air plans first commercial flight in June")
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.
 "Akasa Air take off likely in late May or early June: CEO Vinay Dube")
Top headlines: Modi calls for regulating crypto; RBI says growth recovering
Modi on Monday called for synchronised global action to regulate cryptocurrencies
 "Top headlines: Modi calls for regulating crypto; RBI says growth recovering")
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
 "Jhunjhunwala the biggest draw as investors line up to board Akasa")
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
 "Tata's Air India win to Zee-Sony deal: 2021, year that was for businesses")
Best of BS Opinion: Risks in crypto-assets, challenge for Akasa and more
Here are the best of BS Opinion pieces of the day
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Top headlines: Sebi chief speaks on IPO valuations; Omicron spreads
Slice, a credit-card startup targeting young consumers, raised $220 million to become India's latest unicorn. More on that story in our top headlines.
 "Top headlines: Sebi chief speaks on IPO valuations; Omicron spreads")
Latest news LIVE: Pfizer signs $5.3-bn Covid pill deal with US govt
The purchase is contingent on US clearance of the Covid oral antiviral, which Pfizer has applied for, according to a statement from the company Thursday
 "Latest news LIVE: Pfizer signs $5.3-bn Covid pill deal with US govt")
Boeing's 737 Max scandal turns into success as Indian airlines order jets
Mumbai-based startup Akasa Air announced an order Tuesday for 72 of the jets at the Dubai Airshow, a deal worth $9 billion at list prices.
 "Boeing's 737 Max scandal turns into success as Indian airlines order jets")
Akasa Air inks $4.5-bn pact to buy CFM engines for its Boeing planes
CFM LEAP-1B engines will power the airline's recently acquired Boeing 737 MAX airplanes
 "Akasa Air inks $4.5-bn pact to buy CFM engines for its Boeing planes")
Top headlines: 5-6 PSUs to get privatised in FY22; Akasa inks engine deal
Business Standard brings you the top headlines on Wednesday
Jhunjhunwala-backed Akasa Air signs $9 bn deal for 72 Boeing 737 Max planes
The airline received no objection certificate from the civil aviation ministry last month
What could work and what needn't for Rakesh Jhunjhunwala's airline venture
It's a bold bet by Jhunjhunwala, in a market that has seen some airlines collapse in the face of intense fare wars and high costs. Here's all you need to know about the new airline