Akasa opts for 4 more Boeing 737 MAX; triple digit order before year end, says CEO Vinay Dube
NEW DELHI: India’s youngest emerging airline — Akasa — Wednesday ordered four more aircraft at the Paris Air Show and will be placing a three-digit order before the end of this year.
“We are excited to add four more Boeing 737-8 to support our international expansion, taking our initial order of 72 aircraft to 76 to be delivered in the next four years. We are also on track to finalise another significant three-digit aircraft order and will be ready to announce it before the end of the calendar year,” Vinay Dube, Akasa founder and CEO, said.
Backed by late billionaire investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, Vinay Dube-founded Akasa had started flying last August. It currently has 19 aircraft in its fleet and the 20th — which will make it eligible to fly abroad — is expected next month. The airline’s current order book comprises of 76 — 23 B737-8s and 53 high-capacity 737-8-200.
“In addition to supporting our rapid domestic expansion, these (new order) airplanes allow us to take full advantage of the B737-8 aircraft with its unparalleled range, as we prepare our foray into international routes. The fuel efficiency and lower carbon emissions of the B737-8 allows us to remain focused on sustainable operations, while also providing our environmentally conscious passengers with a more comfortable way to fly. Sustainability is at the core of our business, and we strive for more opportunities to reduce our impact to the environment,” Dube said.
Brad McMullen, Boeing senior VP of commercial sales and marketing, said: “This follow-on order by Akasa demonstrates the capabilities of the B737 MAX in the world’s fastest-growing commercial aviation market. The efficiency and range of the 737-8 support Akasa Air’s plan to expand domestic and regional networks.”
Boeing claims its 737 MAX reduces fuel use and carbon emissions 20% compared to older-generation airplanes. “In addition, the 737 MAX is a quieter airplane with a 50% smaller noise footprint. Boeing customers have placed more than 1,000 orders and commitments for the company’s new commercial airplanes since July 2022. This includes over 750 737 MAX airplanes, reflecting the value of the family’s versatility and commonality,” Boeing said in a statement.
“We are excited to add four more Boeing 737-8 to support our international expansion, taking our initial order of 72 aircraft to 76 to be delivered in the next four years. We are also on track to finalise another significant three-digit aircraft order and will be ready to announce it before the end of the calendar year,” Vinay Dube, Akasa founder and CEO, said.
Backed by late billionaire investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, Vinay Dube-founded Akasa had started flying last August. It currently has 19 aircraft in its fleet and the 20th — which will make it eligible to fly abroad — is expected next month. The airline’s current order book comprises of 76 — 23 B737-8s and 53 high-capacity 737-8-200.
“In addition to supporting our rapid domestic expansion, these (new order) airplanes allow us to take full advantage of the B737-8 aircraft with its unparalleled range, as we prepare our foray into international routes. The fuel efficiency and lower carbon emissions of the B737-8 allows us to remain focused on sustainable operations, while also providing our environmentally conscious passengers with a more comfortable way to fly. Sustainability is at the core of our business, and we strive for more opportunities to reduce our impact to the environment,” Dube said.
Brad McMullen, Boeing senior VP of commercial sales and marketing, said: “This follow-on order by Akasa demonstrates the capabilities of the B737 MAX in the world’s fastest-growing commercial aviation market. The efficiency and range of the 737-8 support Akasa Air’s plan to expand domestic and regional networks.”
Boeing claims its 737 MAX reduces fuel use and carbon emissions 20% compared to older-generation airplanes. “In addition, the 737 MAX is a quieter airplane with a 50% smaller noise footprint. Boeing customers have placed more than 1,000 orders and commitments for the company’s new commercial airplanes since July 2022. This includes over 750 737 MAX airplanes, reflecting the value of the family’s versatility and commonality,” Boeing said in a statement.
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