Akasa Air plans to operate flights under UDAN scheme, says CEO Vinay Dube
Akasa Air plans to operate flights under UDAN scheme, says CEO Vinay Dube
NEW DELHI: (Jul 5) Akasa Air plans to operate flights under the government's regional air connectivity scheme UDAN, according to CEO Vinay Dube, who also said that aircraft are joining its fleet at a very steady and predictable pace.
The carrier, which is set to complete four years of commercial flying next month, has taken delivery of nine new Boeing 737 MAX aircraft so far this year. It has placed orders for 226 planes and all the remaining 186 aircraft are expected to join the fleet by the end of 2032.
The airline aims to increase capacity by 30 per cent in this financial year, and the capacity growth would be in the range of 30-40 per cent in the next 4-5 years.
