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Akasa Air expands fleet to 40 aircraft with delivery of ninth Boeing 737 MAX in 2026 | Company Business News
9+ hour, 3+ min ago (337+ words) Akasa Air has reached another milestone in its rapid expansion by inducting the 40th aircraft into its fleet, reinforcing its position as one of India's fastest-growing airlines. The latest addition, a Boeing 737 MAX 8-200 registered as VT-YBQ, landed at Bengaluru's Kempegowda International…...
Airbus' software-defined aircraft could update like smartphones
12+ hour, 48+ min ago (970+ words) Buying a new airliner today is a little like buying a smartphone that can never receive any further software updates. Once an aircraft enters service, adding new digital functions is rarely as simple as downloading fresh software. Engineers often have…...
Akasa Air hits major milestone with 40th aircraft induction; continues rapid fleet expansion
10+ hour, 31+ min ago (229+ words) ANI 04 Jul 2026, 21: 27 GMT+ Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 4 (ANI): Akasa Air, India's fastest-growing airline, has officially reached a significant landmark in its growth journey by welcoming its 40th aircraft into its fleet. The Boeing 737 MAX 8-200, bearing registration number VT-YBQ, arrived at the…...
Airbus A220 Emerges as Unexpected Market Disruptor, Challenging Boeing's Single-Aisle Dominance
10+ hour, 42+ min ago (365+ words) The A220's rapid market penetration represents a significant strategic victory for the European manufacturer, particularly given its reputation for fuel efficiency and operational economics that rival'and in some metrics, exceed'established competitors in the narrowbody category. The aircraft has attracted substantial…...
Air India Welcomes New Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner from Charleston Assembly Facility in Strategic Expansion
10+ hour, 54+ min ago (608+ words) Air India completes the delivery flight of a new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner from Charleston, USA to New Delhi, boosting ultra long-haul route capacity. Air India Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner delivery flight has completed its ferry mission from Charleston, South Carolina, to New Delhi....
In Photos: STARLUX AIRSORAYAMA A350-1000 Delivery Ceremony
12+ hour, 51+ min ago (542+ words) TOULOUSE " This week, Starlux Airlines (JX) took delivery of one of two A350-1000s sporting the AIRSORAYAMA gold-and-silver special livery, the result of a collaboration between the Taiwanese airline and artist Hajime Sorayama. Airways was in attendance at the delivery ceremony held…...
Akasa Air inducts 40th aircraft in 2026 expansion
14+ hour, 11+ min ago (299+ words) Published On: Jul 4, 2026 Akasa Air, India's fastest-growing airline, reached a significant milestone by inducting its 40th aircraft into its fleet on July 3, 2026. The Boeing 737 MAX 8-200, registered as VT-YBQ, arrived at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru, marking the ninth aircraft delivery for…...
BOC Aviation Leases 8 Airbus A321neos to STARLUX Airlines
15+ hour, 33+ min ago (156+ words) Rus Tourism News BOC Aviation has signed a lease agreement with Taiwan-based STARLUX Airlines for eight new Airbus A321neo aircraft, in a move that will expand the carrier's regional fleet. The aircraft are powered by CFM LEAP-1 A engines. The jets…...
Air Peace Takes First New Embraer E175 for West Africa Growth
15+ hour, 24+ min ago (336+ words) Embraer has delivered the first factory-new E175 aircraft to Nigerian carrier Air Peace, marking another milestone in the long-standing partnership between the Brazilian aircraft manufacturer and West Africa's largest airline. The delivery expands Air Peace's Embraer fleet, which already includes E195-E2 aircraft…...
Akasa Air receives 40th aircraft, expands fleet with Boeing 737 MAX 8-200
17+ hour, 22+ min ago (211+ words) The Economic Times New Delhi: Akasa Air has taken delivery of its 40th aircraft, marking another milestone in its fleet expansion as the airline continues to expand its domestic and international network. The latest addition is a Boeing 737 MAX 8-200, registered as…...