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BOC Aviation to lease three more Boeing 737-8200 aircraft to Akasa Air

BOC Aviation has signed a new deal to lease three Boeing 737-8200 aircraft to Akasa Air. These planes will be delivered by the end of 2026. This is the second such agreement between the two companies. Akasa Air is expanding its fleet with these fuel-efficient aircraft. Indian airlines are increasing…

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Akasa Air to Launch Flights from Noida International Airport Starting June 2026

The era of travelling all the way to Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) for domestic flights is set to change for residents of Western Uttar Pradesh and the National Capital Region. In a major development for Indian aviation, Akasa Air has announced that it will begin operations from the…

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Two Aircraft Collide on Taxiway at Delhi Airport, No Injuries Reported

A ground collision between two aircraft at Indira Gandhi International Airport on Thursday resulted in both planes being damaged, after a SpiceJet aircraft struck a stationary Akasa Air plane while taxiing. According to officials, the incident occurred on the taxiway when the wings of the two aircraft came into contact,…

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Seven out of 10 Air India aircraft have recurring technical defects, parliamentary report shows

Nearly half of all commercial aircraft analysed across India’s airlines flagged for repeated issues

The Independent UK

Why Is Apple Pay Stuck in India While the World Taps and Pays?

Apple Pay promises simple tap and pay convenience, but in India this experience is still not available. Despite millions of iPhone users and India’s global leadership in digital payments, Apple Pay has not yet entered daily use. Many users feel confused when they see Apple Pay logos online but cannot…

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Indigo: Why India is held hostage by one airline

It was October 1988. Me, my mother, and my younger sister were supposed to fly in an Indian Airlines flight, from Ranchi, in what was then Bihar, to Srinagar, in Jammu and Kashmir, with an overnight stop at Delhi, to attend my father’s younger brother’s wedding.

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What’s behind bomb threats that have disrupted 100 flights in India?

Bomb scares have thrown Indian aviation into turmoil by forcing emergency diversions, landings, and evacuations of flights

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Indian Airplane Forced To Divert After Latest Bomb Hoax

An Indian passenger aircraft was diverted on Wednesday after the latest in a string of hoax bomb threats made to airline companies involving the country.

International Business Times

Downpour lashes Tamil Nadu, 8 flights cancelled

Amid heavy rainfall that lashed parts of Tamil Nadu, eight flights scheduled to operate to and from Chennai from Bengaluru. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Akasa flight carrying 186 passengers receives security alert

Akasa Airlines flight from Delhi to Mumbai carrying 186 passengers along with 1 infant and six crew members received a security alert on Monday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Akasa Air India CEO Confirms Boeing Deliveries On Schedule

Akasa Air's collaboration with Boeing for international expansion signals a promising future for Indian aviation.

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Cochin airport summer schedule to have 1,628 operations a week

Cochin International Airport's summer schedule includes 1,628 weekly operations, with increased services to domestic and international destinations.

The Hindu

Pet parent alleges ‘horrible’ experience on Akasa Air flight; airline clarifies

A pet parent, who was travelling from Ahmedabad to Bengaluru, with a Shih Tzu on an Akasa Air flight has alleged that he had a “horrible” experience due to the “indifferent attitude” of the airport, airline staff, and CISF personnel. The airlines, meanwhile, clarified on some of the allegations.

The Hindu

India's Akasa Air Orders 150 Boeing Planes: CEO

India's newest airline, Akasa Air, said Thursday it has ordered 150 Boeing 737 MAX planes as it looks to bolster its fleet and kick off international operations.

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The Hindu

Hyderabad airport tops on-time performance for Vistara, SpiceJet and AIX Connect in December

Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) emerges as the best On-Time Performance (OTP) airport for multiple airlines.

The Hindu

The controversy over Boeing’s bestselling 737 MAX and its impact in India | Data

Boeing's 737 MAX faces setbacks as cabin panel blows out, leading to emergency landings and grounding of planes.

The Hindu

‘Washer’ missing on a Boeing 737 MAX-8 plane of Indian airline: DGCA

Rectification recommended by Boeing was carried out before clearing the aircraft for flight operations, the DGCA said. It did not name the Indian airline that reported the missing washer. Three Indian airlines — Akasa Air, SpiceJet, and Air India Express — operate 737 MAX-8 planes.

The Hindu

With more travellers, planes, airports, 'bullishness' greets slightly clouded-aviation skies

A “bullishness” greets the skies as more passengers are set to step into airports and more aircraft, including A350s, are ready to carry them in expanding routes in 2024

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The Hindu

Domestic air passenger traffic rise 9% in November

Domestic air passenger traffic in India rose 9% to 1.27 crore in November, with multiple daily highs. IndiGo remained top carrier but OTP below 80%.

The Hindu

Woman alleges harassment by off-duty pilot mid-air; Akasa Air promises fair investigation

Akasa Air has reached out to a 20-year-old student, who alleged that an off-duty pilot belonging to the airline harassed her on board a Bengaluru-Pune flight earlier this month, and has assured her of concluding the investigation in a fair manner on priority

The Hindu

DGCA tells HC it cannot interfere in employment agreement between pilots, Akasa Air

DGCA informs Delhi HC it cannot interfere in employment agreement between Akasa Air and pilots; airline had moved HC seeking direction to regulator to act against pilots for "irresponsible actions"; Akasa Air claims 600 flights cancelled due to resignations; Indian Pilots Guild and Federation of Indian Pilots oppose plea; HC…

The Hindu

Bengaluru bandh | Airlines ask passengers to reach Kempegowda International Airport early to avoid inconvenience

As commuting to the Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) is likely to be affected due the Bengaluru bandh on September 26, airlines have been asking passengers to plan their travel and reach the airport in advance to avoid any inconvenience.

The Hindu

Akasa Air moves Delhi HC seeking “coercive action” against pilots who quit without notice

Akasa Air has moved the Delhi High Court seeking a direction to the DGCA to act against pilots who left the airline without serving their mandatory notice period

Dynamite News

Akasa Air to buy 4 more Boeing 737 Max planes; 'three-digit' aircraft order this year

Akasa Air on Wednesday said it will acquire four more Boeing 737 Max planes and announce a "three-digit" aircraft order this year as part of its expansion plans. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

Govt. right in intervening on airfare surge: Akasa Air

The government is right in intervening over the issue of price gouging by airlines, says Akasa Air co-founder, Vinay Dube, days after a government advisory to airlines in the aftermath of the train crash in Odisha.

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