Akasa Air achieved a significant milestone on August 1, as it welcomed its 20th aircraft, making it the first airline in Asia to include the 737-8-200 variant of the Boeing 737 MAX with 197 seats in its expanding fleet. Previously, Akasa Air’s fleet consisted of 19 aircraft, each with either 174 or 189 seats. The 20th aircraft, with the registration VT YAV, arrived in Bengaluru after being ceremoniously handed over to the airline in Seattle, USA, on July 28, 2023. […]
Akasa Air, one of the leading aviation companies, has announced the expansion of its Learning and Development Academy. The Academy, which was launched in 2019, is aimed at enhancing the skills and knowledge of its employees and ensuring that they are equipped with the latest industry-specific information and expertise. The expansion of the Academy is a significant step in the company’s commitment to providing world-class training to its employees and staying ahead of the competition. About Akasa Air Learning and […]
Year 2020! Something that gives everyone a sour taste in their mouth when taking a look back today. The onset of (COVID-19) what just started as a normal virus to a pandemic has caused tables to turn and the economy to crumble badly. Aviation industry was one among the worst hit businesses. From passenger numbers crumbling to new lows, airlines shutting shop and aircrafts (such as the Boeing 747-400s, Airbus A350s etc) being phased out of the fleet, the aviation […]
The Federal Aviation Administration (F.A.A) of United States of America, certified the Boeing 737 MAX 8 “Fit-for-Operations” today, after grounding the fleet for almost two years. Back in March 2019, airline operators around the world operating the Boeing 737 MAX variants were ordered to ground the fleet. This decision followed after the two fatal crashes of Boeing 737 MAX 8 variant of Lion Air and Ethiopian Airlines, taking the lives of 346 people. When Boeing announced the 737 Max in […]
India’s second biggest airline, SpiceJet, on Wednesday, announced plans to build it’s first international hub in the northernmost state of the UAE kingdom, Ras-Al-Khaimah. Ras-Al-Khaimah International Airport (IATA: RKT, ICAO: OMRK) will be the airline’s first international hub. RAK Airport only has a total of 27 departures with the majority of flights being operated by Air Arabia. Ras-Al-Khaimah is known for its Mountainesque view of the Hajar mountains and the scenic beaches. This gives the perfect opportunity for tourists to […]