Page 11 - Latest Updates on Akasa Air
Looking at business class for A321XLR, says IndiGo CEO Ronojoy Dutta
'We are taking the Ranchi incident as a learning opportunity and treating it as a case study'
 "Looking at business class for A321XLR, says IndiGo CEO Ronojoy Dutta")
On track to receive first 737 Max plane by mid-June, says Akasa Air
Ace investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala-backed Akasa Air, in a release, also said that it is on track to launch its commercial operations by July
 "On track to receive first 737 Max plane by mid-June, says Akasa Air")
Akasa Air launch may be delayed further as it awaits aircraft delivery
'Their (Akasa Air) aircraft delivery is delayed and it is expected to come around June /July. As far as other procedures are concerned, they all are on track,' says a DGCA official
 "Akasa Air launch may be delayed further as it awaits aircraft delivery")
Jhunjhunwala-backed Akasa Air to have airline code 'QP'; ops to begin July
Akasa Air, which is planning to start its commercial flight operations in July, on Tuesday said its airline code will be "QP".
 "Jhunjhunwala-backed Akasa Air to have airline code 'QP'; ops to begin July")
Akasa Air ties up with Navitaire for digital retailing, reservations system
Akasa Air, backed by ace investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, and aviation veterans Vinay Dube and Aditya Ghosh, is expected to begin its commercial operations in July
 "Akasa Air ties up with Navitaire for digital retailing, reservations system")
Akasa Air to launch flight operations in July instead of June
The commercial flight operations of Rakesh Jhunjhunwala-backed Akasa Air will be launched in July instead of June.
 "Akasa Air to launch flight operations in July instead of June")
Akasa Air to launch operations from June, expects fleet size at 72 in 5 yrs
He further said the airline plans to have 18 aircraft on ground as part of its fleet within 12 subsequent months of launching and then add 12 to 14 every year making it 72 in five years
 "Akasa Air to launch operations from June, expects fleet size at 72 in 5 yrs")
Jhunjhunwala-backed Akasa Air plans first commercial flight in June
The airline aims to have 18 aircraft within 12 months from launch and will have 72 planes in five years, says CEO Vinay Dube
Stock options for staff, 'happy homes': Akasa airline makes flight plan
Akasa has hired around 50 employees for back office functions and is now recruiting pilots, flight attendants and airport staff.
Rakesh Jhunjhunwala's Akasa airline to lure staff with stock options
Akasa has hired around 50 employees for back office functions and is now recruiting pilots, flight attendants and airport staff.
Akasa Air take off likely in late May or early June: CEO Vinay Dube
Seeking to further democratise air travel with dependable and affordable services, Akasa Air likely to start flights in late May or early June after getting its first Boeing 737 MAX aircraft in April.
Top headlines: Modi calls for regulating crypto; RBI says growth recovering
Modi on Monday called for synchronised global action to regulate cryptocurrencies
 "Top headlines: Modi calls for regulating crypto; RBI says growth recovering")
Jhunjhunwala the biggest draw as investors line up to board Akasa
The interest from multiple backers in Akasa comes at a time when airlines, hit by two consecutive years of the pandemic, are scouring for funds
 "Jhunjhunwala the biggest draw as investors line up to board Akasa")
Aviation is not a cash guzzling biz, if done right: Vinay Dube of Akasa Air
'There continues to be a lot of room for efficiency and cost optimisation', says Dube
Tata's Air India win to Zee-Sony deal: 2021, year that was for businesses
After a year of disruptions, businesses were better prepared in 2021, not only adjusting to the new normal but also making the most of it
 "Tata's Air India win to Zee-Sony deal: 2021, year that was for businesses")
Rakesh Jhunjhunwala-backed Akasa Air unveils its brand identity
'The Tagline 'It's Your Sky' encapsulates an inclusive brand experience by reminding us that the sky embraces everyone,' says Akasa Air
Best of BS Opinion: Risks in crypto-assets, challenge for Akasa and more
Here are the best of BS Opinion pieces of the day
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The tale of two airlines
The pandemic may have willy-nilly created an opportunity to correct the anomalies of the past
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Top headlines: Sebi chief speaks on IPO valuations; Omicron spreads
Slice, a credit-card startup targeting young consumers, raised $220 million to become India's latest unicorn. More on that story in our top headlines.
 "Top headlines: Sebi chief speaks on IPO valuations; Omicron spreads")
Why Rakesh Jhunjhunwala's Akasa Air could prove the sceptics wrong
Competitive aircraft costs would be one major advantage for Akasa
 "Why Rakesh Jhunjhunwala's Akasa Air could prove the sceptics wrong")
