Akasa Air inducts its 20th aircraft with arrival of B737 MAX, paves way for international operations

Akasa Air welcomed its 20th aircraft, becoming the first airline in Asia to add the 737-8-200 variant of the Boeing 737 MAX to its rapidly expanding fleet. The airline received the ceremonial keys to the milestone aircraft in Seattle, USA on July 28, 2023, and the aircraft arrived in Bengaluru today. As per Indian regulations Akasa Air I now eligible for international operations with a fleet of 20 aircraft. Commenting on the successful induction of Akasa Air’s 20th aircraft, Vinay Dube, founder and chief executive officer, at Akasa Air said: “Today’s landmark addition to our fleet, heralds the international chapter