Rakesh Jhunjhunwala-Backed Akasa Air Gets DGCA Flying Permit, Operations Start This Month
Akasa Air has received air operator certificate from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, paving the way for its commercial operations.
The certificate is the final step laid down by the Indian aviation watchdog. The Rakesh Jhunjhunwala-backed airline will be able to start operations later this month, the company said in a statement.
“We now look forward to opening our flights for sale, leading to the start of commercial operations by late July," Vinay Dube, founder and chief executive officer of Akasa Air, said in a statement. "This will begin our journey towards building India's greenest, most dependable, and most affordable airline."
The newly launched airline will commence commercial operations with two aircraft, subsequently adding to its fleet, every month. It had taken delivery of its first Boeing 737 Max aircraft on June 21.
By the end of fiscal 2022-23, the airline will have inducted 18 aircraft and thereafter 12-14 aircraft every 12 months, which will make up its total order of 72 aircraft delivered over five years, the statement said.
We are pleased to announce the receipt of our Air Operator Certificate (AOC). This is a significant milestone, enabling us to open our flights for sale and leading to the start of commercial operations.
July 7, 2022
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