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Akasa Air takes delivery of first aircraft Boeing 737 MAX

On Akasa Air, you can now travel with your pets; bookings open from 15 Oct

Indian aviation’s Akasa airline first fleet of Boeing 737 Max aircraft arrived in India. It gained approval from the Ministry of Aviation last year to operate and launch an airline in India.

The aircraft is produced by Boeing and this is latest version aircraft from B737 family aircraft which has the particular characteristics and passengers amenities.

Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, the master of the Indian share market, owns Akasa Airlines. The airline is ready for operations and has already established operations bases in India. Akasa Air, which bills itself as an ultra-low-cost carrier, received its first 737 Max aircraft from Boeing last week in Seattle.

It had signed an agreement with Boeing to purchase 72 MAX planes in November 2021, with an initial delivery of 18 planes by March 2023, followed by delivery of the remaining 54 planes over the next four years.

Vinay Dube, Founder, Managing Director, and Chief Executive Officer of Akasa Air, stated, “This is truly a meaningful milestone in the journey of Akasa Air, taking us one step closer to the process of getting our Air Operator’s Permit (AOP) and leading to our commercial debut.”

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When Ratan Tata was denied entry to the airfield at the Aero India show, he waited

During our visit to Aero India 2019, we had the unexpected opportunity to see Ratan Tata at the event, which was a thrilling moment for us. However, there was a surprising hiccup when the security staff didn’t allow him to enter due to a lack of a security pass.

Despite this, he remained calm and patiently waited for about 20 minutes until a member of the Tata team brought him the required pass, after which he calmly proceeded inside. It was a humbling sight, showcasing his composed demeanor even in such situations.

Ratan Tata ji is not only a renowned industrialist but also a trained pilot, holding a pilot’s license. In 2007, he became the first Indian civilian to fly the F-16 Falcon during the Aero India show in Bangalore—a proud moment for the nation.

His passion for aviation extended beyond flying, as he played a key role in shaping India’s aerospace industry. Under his leadership, Tata ventured into manufacturing and maintaining aerospace components while upholding its legacy of quality. Notably, Tata’s collaboration with Airbus to develop and manufacture the C295 aircraft is a testament to its growing influence in the sector.