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What is Akasa Air?

Akasa Air

About Akasa Air

What is Akasa Air?

Akasa Air is an upcoming ultra-low-cost Indian airline co-founded by billionaire and stocks trader Rakesh Jhunjhunwala and former Jet Airways CEO Vinay
Dube.
 
Developments
 
In October 2021, Akasa Air received a 'no objection certificate' (NOC) from the Ministry of Civil Aviation. The NOC will be held by SNV Aviation, the holding company for the proposed airline.
The airline is now in the process of receiving the Air Operator Permit (AoP) certificate after aircraft acquisition and other required procedures.
 
Acquiring the NOC is the first stage, which is followed by a security background check after which an AoP is issued. Thereafter, the technical viability of the
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Latest Updates on Akasa Air

Akasa Air, SpiceJet warn of flight disruptions amid adverse weather

Akasa Air warned of possible delays across its network due to heavy rainfall in Mumbai, while SpiceJet flagged weather-related disruptions in Dharamshala

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Updated On : 30 Jun 2026 | 11:43 AM IST

Akasa Air retains 30-40% growth target despite headwinds: CFO Ankur Goel

The airline also aims to expand its passenger-handling capacity by more than 30 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) in financial year 2027 (FY27)

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Updated On : 23 Jun 2026 | 9:58 PM IST

Akasa Air plans IPO in next 2-4 yrs; share sale is 'question of when': CFO

After taking to the skies in August 2022, the airline is slowly expanding its presence and currently flies to 34 destinations, including 7 international cities

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Updated On : 23 Jun 2026 | 3:47 PM IST

Akasa Air eyes 30% capacity growth in FY27 despite geopolitical risks

The airline, which has been flying for nearly four years, currently has a fleet of 39 Boeing 737 MAX planes and around 25 per cent of its capacity is deployed in international routes

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Updated On : 23 Jun 2026 | 1:47 PM IST

Akasa Air starts flight services to Noida airport from Navi Mumbai

The airline will operate seven flights a week to the greenfield airport

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Updated On : 16 Jun 2026 | 7:03 PM IST

Akasa Air gains ground as rivals cut flights amid Iran war disruption

Akasa Air, which was founded during the coronavirus pandemic and made its first commercial flight in 2022, operated 10,109 flights in March and April 2026

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Updated On : 25 May 2026 | 11:02 AM IST

Akasa Air sets up entity for aircraft financing, leasing in GIFT City

The nearly four-year-old carrier has established Akasa Air Leasing IFSC Private Limited (AALI) at Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City), Gandhinagar

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Updated On : 08 May 2026 | 2:51 PM IST

Akasa Air aircraft returns to bay after contact by another airline's plane

Akasa's aircraft was stationary when SpiceJet's aircraft made contact with it

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Updated On : 17 Apr 2026 | 8:33 AM IST

DGCA initiates investigation into SpiceJet-Akasa Air minor collision

A SpiceJet aircraft made contact with an Akasa Air plane at Delhi airport, forcing passengers to deplane, with no injuries reported; authorities have begun an investigation

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Updated On : 16 Apr 2026 | 9:06 PM IST

SpiceJet, Akasa planes collide at Delhi airport, no injuries reported

According to reports, the right winglet of the SpiceJet aircraft was damaged, while the left-hand horizontal stabiliser of the Akasa plane was struck in the collision

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Updated On : 16 Apr 2026 | 5:19 PM IST

Akasa Air to add fuel surcharge on tickets as jet fuel costs soar

The low-cost carrier joins Air India and IndiGo in passing on rising jet fuel costs to passengers, citing geopolitical tensions in West Asia and surging aviation turbine fuel prices

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Updated On : 14 Mar 2026 | 2:58 PM IST

Akasa Air partners with Noida International Airport to set up MRO facility

Under the collaboration, Akasa Air will operate the facility within the airport premises, offering advanced MRO services, supporting a broad spectrum of maintenance activities

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Updated On : 13 Mar 2026 | 1:36 PM IST

Akasa Air unveils long-term incentive plan to retain pilots amid hiring war

Akasa Air has launched a long-term incentive plan offering up to ₹25 lakh for captains to retain pilots amid rising competition in India's fast-growing aviation sector

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Updated On : 10 Mar 2026 | 11:38 PM IST

Air India Express, Akasa add flights to Ahmedabad for T20 World Cup final

Akasa Air will operate special direct flights between Mumbai and Ahmedabad on March 8 and 9, complementing its existing network between the two cities

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Updated On : 06 Mar 2026 | 10:49 PM IST

Indian airlines resume limited flights from West Asia: Details here

Following widespread cancellations triggered by military strikes on Iran, airlines begin phased operations, prioritising relief flights and stranded travellers

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Updated On : 03 Mar 2026 | 10:38 PM IST

West Asia crisis: Akasa Air extends suspension of Gulf flights till March 3

Airlines are closely monitoring the situation on operating flights to and through the West Asia

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Updated On : 02 Mar 2026 | 1:36 PM IST

Akasa Air Chief Commercial Officer Praveen Iyer resigns, to exit in April

Akasa Air Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer Praveen Iyer will step down at end-April; CIO Anand Srinivasan to take over as CCO amid leadership reshuffle

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Updated On : 11 Feb 2026 | 2:31 PM IST

Akasa Air co-founder Praveen Iyer resigns, second top exit in four months

In a statement on Wednesday, the airline said that after a remarkable five- year journey, Iyer has decided to move on to begin the next chapter of his life

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Updated On : 11 Feb 2026 | 1:52 PM IST

Akasa Air joins airlines' association IATA after completing mandatory audit

In a release on Friday, Akasa Air said it became an IATA member after completing IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) which is mandatory for the membership

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Updated On : 09 Jan 2026 | 12:48 PM IST

Commercial flights begin at Navi Mumbai Airport, airlines plan to scale-up

Domestic services are expected to be operated by Indian carriers such as Air India Express, Akasa Air, IndiGo and Star Air with a plan of 24 scheduled departures daily

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Updated On : 25 Dec 2025 | 8:55 PM IST