Aviation

Akasa Air gets Air Operator Certificate from aviation regulator DGCA

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Since Akasa Air entered the sector, a new wave has begun in the aviation industry. The airline is backed up by the most well-known key person. According to Akasa Air, the AOC represents the satisfactory completion of all regulatory and compliance criteria for the airline’s operating readiness.

As per the airline, the procedure finished with the airline successfully conducting a number of proving flights under the supervision of the DGCA (Directorate General of Civil Aviation).

On June 21, the airline, which is sponsored by ace stock market investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, took delivery of its first Boeing 737 Max aircraft in India.

“We are thankful to the Civil Aviation Ministry and the DGCA for their constructive guidance, active support and the highest levels of efficiency throughout the AOC process. We now look forward to opening our flights for sale, leading to the start of commercial operations by late July,” Vinay Dube, Founder-Chief Executive Officer of Akasa Air, said.

Following the government’s initiative to usher in a new era of digitalisation, Akasa Air is the first airline to perform its end-to-end AOC procedure on the government’s advanced eGCA digital platform, according to the airline.

According to the airline, it will begin commercial operations later this month with two planes and would then add planes to its fleet on a monthly basis.

The airline will have 18 aircraft by the end of fiscal year 2022-23, and will then add 12-14 aircraft per 12 months. This will complete its purchase for 72 aircraft to be delivered over a five-year period, according to the company.

Akasa Air stated in November that it had ordered 72 ‘737 Max’ aircraft from Boeing. The order includes two 737 MAX variants: the 737-8 and the 738-200.

Aviation

Boeing, Antonov to Collaborate on Defense Projects

– MOU represents Boeing’s commitment to work with Ukrainian industry

– Includes exploring opportunities for collaborating on in-country support of Unmanned Aerial Systems

A Memorandum of Understanding was signed today by Boeing and Antonov Company to investigate potential collaboration on defense-related projects.

“We’re happy to keep collaborating with the Antonov Company to help Ukraine’s economic development and expansion,” stated Ted Colbert, CEO and president of Boeing Defence, Space, & Security.

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“This agreement demonstrates our ongoing efforts to find more opportunities to work with Ukrainian industry, which was underscored by our signing of the Ukrainian Defence Industry Compact earlier this year.”

The areas of potential collaboration identified in the agreement consist of training, logistical support and overhaul services for tactical Unmanned Aerial Systems utilized by the Ukrainian Armed Forces, which includes the ScanEagle. In addition, the companies will also explore opportunities for Antonov to provide engineering support to Boeing.

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“A strong, innovative, and efficient defense industry is key to sustainable economic development and national security, and we are extremely excited to collaborate with Boeing,” said Ievhen Gavrylov, CEO of Antonov Company.

This agreement brings a whole new level of opportunity to implement the latest and most effective solutions – in addition to the possibility of future projects with Boeing in the aerospace and defense industry.”