Akasa Air strengthens its fleet with the arrival of its 29th aircraft, underscoring ambitious growth plans

Akasa Air strengthens its fleet with the addition of its 29th aircraft, a Boeing 737 MAX 8-200, enhancing its role in India's aviation sector

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09 Jun 2025 15:50 IST

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Akasa Air's 29th Boeing 737 MAX 8-200 aircraft arrives at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru on 09 June 2025.

National, 09 June 2025: Akasa Air, India’s fastest-growing airline, announced the addition of its 29th aircraft to its fleet, strengthening its position as a key player in the country’s aviation sector. The first leg of the delivery flight commenced from Seattle, USA, to Keflavik, Iceland, and concluded with the final leg from Kuwait to Bengaluru, India. Bearing registration number VT-YBG, the Boeing 737 MAX 8-200 aircraft arrived at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru on 09 June 2025.

The induction of this aircraft comes within 33 months of Akasa Air’s operations, highlighting Akasa’s consistent and strategic approach to scaling with reliability, efficiency, and service excellence at its core. The latest addition to the fleet aligns with the airline’s disciplined growth strategy and long-term commitment to serve the Indian skies.

The airline’s robust fleet growth is backed by a historic order of 226 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, placed within only 17 months of its commercial launch, making it the fastest airline to achieve such a milestone in a short period. With 29 aircraft now operational and 197 more scheduled for delivery over the next eight years, Akasa Air is building one of the youngest and most efficient fleet in the world. The 737 MAX fleet supports the airline’s long-term growth plans while delivering 20% better fuel efficiency and a 40% smaller noise footprint, underscoring Akasa Air’s commitment to sustainability and operational excellence.

About Akasa Air:

Akasa Air is India’s most dependable airline, offering warm and efficient customer service, reliable operations, and affordable fares - all in the Akasa Way. Akasa’s youthful personality, employee-centric philosophy, tech-led approach, and culture of service make this commitment a reality for all Indians. 

Akasa Air’s consistent on-time leadership, operational efficiencies and extremely positive customer feedback have made it a preferred carrier in India, serving over 18 million passengers since its launch in August 2022. Akasa Air currently connects with 23 domestic and five international cities, namely Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kochi, Delhi, Guwahati, Agartala, Pune, Lucknow, Goa, Hyderabad, Varanasi, Bagdogra, Bhubaneswar, Kolkata, Sri Vijaya Puram, Ayodhya, Gwalior, Srinagar, Prayagraj, Gorakhpur, Darbhanga, Doha (Qatar), Jeddah, Riyadh (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia), Abu Dhabi (UAE) and Kuwait City (Kuwait). 

With a clear focus on sustained, long-term growth, Akasa Air has placed a firm order of 226 Boeing 737 MAX airplanes, powered by CFM fuel-efficient LEAP-1B engines. It currently operates 29 737 MAX aircraft which deliver superior efficiency in reducing fuel use and carbon emissions. The aircraft also have a quieter cabin with 40 per cent less noise, fulfilling the airline's promise of being an environmentally progressive company with the youngest and greenest fleet in the Indian skies. 