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Akasa Air takes delivery of first aircraft Boeing 737 MAX

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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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Boeing Transfers Rocket Stage to NASA, Paving Way for Human Moon Mission

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Boeing has achieved a significant milestone by providing NASA with the second core stage of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket.

This crucial component, crafted at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility (MAF), is set to propel the Artemis II crew into lunar orbit, marking humanity’s return to deep space after a 50-year hiatus.

The monumental Boeing-built rocket stage, the largest element of the Artemis II mission, will embark on a journey aboard the Pegasus barge, traveling 900 miles to NASA’s Kennedy Space Center.

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Upon arrival, it will be meticulously integrated with other essential Artemis II components, including the upper stage, solid rocket boosters, and NASA’s Orion spacecraft within the iconic Vehicle Assembly Building. This intricate integration process is a vital step toward the eagerly anticipated Artemis II launch, slated for 2025.

“Boeing-built products helped land humankind on the moon in 1969, and we’re proud to continue that legacy through the Artemis generation,” remarked Dave Dutcher, vice president and program manager for Boeing’s SLS program. “Together, with NASA and our industry partners and suppliers, we are building the world’s most capable rocket and paving the way to deep space through America’s rocket factory in New Orleans.”

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The delivery of Core Stage 2 marks a significant achievement in the evolution of the SLS rocket. Towering over 200 feet and powered by four RS-25 engines, this core stage, coupled with two solid-fueled booster rockets, will generate a staggering 8.8 million pounds of thrust. This immense power is crucial to launching Artemis II and future missions into the vast expanse of space.

The SLS rocket stands unparalleled in its capability to transport both crew and substantial cargo to the moon and beyond in a single launch. Its extraordinary capacity will facilitate the delivery of human-rated spacecraft, habitats, and scientific missions to destinations including the moon and Mars, ushering in a new era of space exploration.