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Navigating the Skies: Akasa Air Cleared for International Routes, Conducts 900 Weekly Flights

Akasa Air Secures Green Light for Saudi, Kuwait, and Qatar Routes

Akasa Air has served 4.3 million passengers in its first year of commercial operations and has surpassed the milestone of operating over 900 weekly flights with a published network of 35 unique routes between 16 destinations. Over 25,000 tonnes of freight have also been transported across the network during this time.

With a passenger load factor of over 84% since operations began and a continually increasing record of nearly 90% in the current financial year, Akasa Air has increased its market share in just one short year from 0% to 4.9%. With industry-leading on-time performance for several months running, the airline has demonstrated its unwavering dedication to being India’s most dependable airline while growing its operations.

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Akasa Air set a record for being one of the fastest-growing airlines in the 120-year history of international aviation by achieving a fleet size of 20 new aircraft within 12 months of beginning commercial operations. The initial fleet induction plan called for adding one brand-new aircraft every 15 days.

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Additionally, Akasa Air will be the first airline in Asia to adopt the Boeing 737 MAX 737-8-200 variant to its fleet when it receives its 20th aircraft on August 1st, 2023. The order book for Akasa Air includes 76 jets, including 23 737-8s and 53 737-8-200 aircraft. The airline also remains 100% committed to ordering a three-digit number of aircraft by the end of 2023.

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The landmark addition of its 20th aircraft, heralds the next chapter of growth in the Akasa Air story, driving Akasa’s foray into international skies, and allowing the airline to showcase its unique and category-re-defining service to the world. With this immense impetus to its growth plans, Akasa will get access to international flying opportunities as it prepares to commence international operations by December 2023.

In the belief that training is a crucial component of providing excellent customer service, Akasa Air keeps spending money on it. Due to this, numerous top-notch learning institutions have been established in significant American cities. With the capacity to train nearly 700 future-ready aviation professionals at once, the Akasa air Learning Academy (AALA) provides technologically advanced education for the modern aviation industry. The facility houses the sole door trainer for the Boeing 737 MAX in India, enabling our cabin crew to receive extensive safety training. The B737- 8200 Max Mid Exit was recently installed by the Academy as well.

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Air India Express Aircraft Engine Part Falls Outside Delhi Airport; DGCA Orders Probe

Air India Express flight skids off runway while landing at Kochi airport

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has launched an inquiry following reports that metal fragments were discovered at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport after an Air India Express flight made an emergency landing on Monday evening.

The emergency landing was prompted by a detected engine fault, but fortunately, the landing was executed safely without any injuries to the passengers.

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The situation began when crew members of the Air India Express flight reported an engine issue, leading to the emergency landing. The DGCA has confirmed that a thorough investigation is underway and has directed that the aircraft undergo a comprehensive safety inspection.

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The discovery of metal debris outside the airport has raised concerns, prompting the DGCA to probe whether these fragments are linked to the aircraft involved in the emergency landing. Authorities are particularly focused on whether the metal pieces, which were found near the airport, originated from the same Air India Express flight that experienced engine trouble.

While preliminary assessments suggest that the debris could be a broken blade from an aircraft engine, the exact source remains unconfirmed. The airline has yet to verify if the metal fragments are from their aircraft.

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The Delhi Police, working in conjunction with the DGCA, have initiated their own investigation to determine the origin of the metal pieces. A technical team is set to analyze whether the fragments are associated with the aircraft in question. As the investigation continues, a case has been filed with the airport authority to address the matter.

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