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Akasa Air CEO on How India’s Newest Startup Carrier Will Stand Out

Akasa Air CEO on How India’s Newest Startup Carrier Will Stand Out

What should one know about Akasa Air?

A low-cost airline operating out of Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Akasa Air is a brand of SNV Aviation Private Limited. Vinay Dube and Aditya Ghosh started the airline, and investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala currently has a 46% share in it. After obtaining its first Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, the airline launched its commercial operations on August 7, 2022, with its maiden flight service between Mumbai and Ahmedabad.

Akasa airlines will fly in which countries?

When Akasa opens in July, it will begin operations with two aircraft, and by the end of the fiscal year, the airline hopes to increase this number to 18. The number of aircraft will reach 72 by the end of March 2027, according to Dube, who added another five years. Although the airline would link Indian metropolises, it won’t be actively involved in inter-metro connectivity. Our specialisation will be flying from major cities to tier two and tier three cities. For instance, we will provide flights between Bengaluru and Coimbatore, Mumbai and Ahmedabad, Delhi and Srinagar, and Chandigarh, according to Dube. Up to the first half of next year, Akasa intends to concentrate on domestic relationships. Then, in order to fly internationally, it intends to increase its fleet by 20 aircraft. In India, carriers must have a minimum of 20 aircraft in their fleet before they can fly outside. The foreign routes that Akasa would be looking to fly on with the Boeing 737 Max in its fleet include the Middle East, the easternmost points of Africa, Southeast Asia, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. We’re happy with the Boeing 737 Max’s excellent range compared to other aircraft in its class, Dube said.

How is Akasa Airlines sustainable according to the company?

Certainly has his work cut out for him as CEO of Akasa. The airline also strives to be not just the most environmentally progressive airline in India but also the entire world. Akasa is eager to contribute to the sustainability movement, even as it depends on other parties and decision-makers in the aviation ecosystem. We can seek for solutions that shorten hold times, designate more direct routes, or use a continuous descending method rather than a step descent strategy, according to Dube. Dube lamented that sustainability has not advanced quickly enough. “As a sector, aviation needs to focus more on environmental sustainability. We must act more quickly in terms of the environment. The airline debuted the first iteration of its crew uniform on Monday, drawing inspiration from the company’s guiding principles of employee centricity and sustainability.

What is sustainable about the uniforms?

The polyester fabric for the pants and jackets was recycled from pet bottle plastic that was recovered from maritime debris. Similar to what Iceland’s newest low-cost carrier, Play, has presented for its staff, Akasa has also introduced practical custom trousers, jackets, and comfortable footwear.

Conclusion

Akasa airlines is a new budget airlines launched in India. Even though the aviation sector is a competitive market, the CEO of Akasa is positive that Akasa will flourish because of its low cost and sustainable nature.

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