Akasa Air takes delivery of first aircraft Boeing 737 MAX

MUMBAI: Ace investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala-promoted Akasa Air’s first plane Boeing 737 MAX arrived in New Delhi on Tuesday, bringing it nearer to securing the necessary Air Operator Allow to begin operations. The airline had acquired the ceremonial keys for the plane in Seattle, the US, on June 15, Akasa Air mentioned in a press release.
That is the primary supply out of the 72 Boeing 737 Max planes that Akasa Air positioned an order with Boeing final November.
“Akasa Air at the moment, welcomed the arrival of the primary of its 72 Boeing 737 MAX plane, on the Indira Gandhi Worldwide Airport, within the presence of its management crew,” the airline mentioned within the assertion.
“The arrival of our first plane is a really pleased second for all of us and marks an vital milestone, bringing us nearer to our imaginative and prescient of constructing India’s greenest, most reliable, and most inexpensive airline,” mentioned Vinay Dube, founder, managing director and chief govt officer, Akasa Air.
Akasa Air is a main instance of the progress made by Indian aviation lately, he mentioned, including “this isn’t only a vital milestone for us and Indian aviation, however it’s the story of a brand new India”.
Boeing is proud to companion with Akasa Air as they embark on their journey in direction of making air journey inclusive and inexpensive for all, mentioned Boeing India president Salil Gupte.
“India is without doubt one of the fastest-growing economies on this planet and affords huge progress and productiveness alternatives for the aviation business. We’re excited that the superior 737 MAX will assist Akasa Air drive efficiencies in enterprise and operations whereas offering its clients with a superior flying expertise,” he added.