India’s low-cost carrier Akasa Air has placed an order for 150 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft to solidify its position as a major player in the rapidly growing Indian aviation market.
The airline is now gearing up to launch its international operations as it has become eligible for the same, and is planning to start flights to Doha and Riyadh by this year.
The airline, which is backed by the family of ace stock broker Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, had earlier booked an order for 76 Boeing 737 MAX planes.
The newest entrant in the Indian aviation arena, Akasa had earlier booked an order for 76 Boeing 737 MAX planes.
Akasa has garnered a market share of 4% since it started flying in 2022, against IndiGo’s 60% and Tata Group airlines’ combined 26%.