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NEW DELHI | 17 FEBRUARY 2026
Akasa Air, India’s fastest-growing airline, welcomed its 34th aircraft, marking its third aircraft induction in under two months since the beginning of CY 2026. The continued fleet expansion underscores the airline’s strong growth momentum and strengthens its ability to build greater depth across its domestic and international footprint.
The first leg of the delivery flight commenced from Everett in Seattle, to Keflavik, Iceland, and concluded with the final leg from Larnaca, Cyprus to Bengaluru, India. Bearing registration number VT-YBL, the Boeing 737 MAX 8-200 aircraft arrived at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru on 16th February 2026.
Purpose-built to Akasa’s specifications and equipped with Safran Z200 seats, a next-generation seating solution, the aircraft is designed to elevate the in-flight experience. The seats feature a generous 4-inch recline, an ergonomically contoured backrest, and enhanced cushioning for superior sitting comfort, alongside thoughtfully positioned additional conveniences such as USB-C and USB-A ports to support the needs of today’s hyper-connected travellers.
This addition supports Akasa Air’s disciplined expansion, as it advances towards its journey of becoming one of the top 30 airlines in the world by the turn of this decade.
Since commencing operations in August 2022, Akasa Air has demonstrated a consistent approach to building scale. With 34 aircraft now in its fleet, the airline continues to strengthen its domestic and international network while maintaining high standards of reliability and customer experience. Akasa Air has placed a firm order for 226 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, with a robust pipeline of 192 additional aircraft scheduled for delivery over the next six years, reflecting its commitment to supporting India’s rapidly growing travel demand.
About Akasa Air:
Akasa Air is India’s most dependable airline, offering warm and efficient customer service, reliable operations, and affordable fares – all in the Akasa Way. Akasa’s youthful personality, employee-centric philosophy, tech-led approach, and culture of service make this commitment a reality for all Indians.
Akasa Air’s consistent on-time leadership, operational efficiencies and extremely positive customer feedback have made it a preferred carrier in India, serving over 24 million passengers since its launch in August 2022. Akasa Air currently connects with 26 domestic and six international cities, namely Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kochi, Delhi, Guwahati, Agartala, Pune, Lucknow, Goa, Hyderabad, Varanasi, Bagdogra, Bhubaneswar, Kolkata, Sri Vijaya Puram, Ayodhya, Gwalior, Srinagar, Prayagraj, Gorakhpur, Darbhanga, Kozhikode, Navi Mumbai, Dibrugarh, Doha (Qatar), Jeddah, Riyadh (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia), Abu Dhabi (UAE), Kuwait City (Kuwait) and Phuket (Thailand).
With a clear focus on sustained, long-term growth, Akasa Air has placed a firm order of 226 Boeing 737 MAX airplanes, powered by CFM fuel-efficient LEAP-1B engines. It currently operates 34 737 MAX aircraft, which deliver superior efficiency in reducing fuel use and carbon emissions. The aircraft also have a quieter cabin with 40 per cent less noise, fulfilling the airline’s promise of being an environmentally progressive company with the youngest and greenest fleet in the Indian skies.
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