Akasa Air receives first 737 Max aircraft for global ops

Akasa Air, backed by billionaire investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, took delivery of the first 737 Max aircraft from Boeing. “Congratulations #AkasaAir on the delivery of your first 737-8. We are excited for you and your passengers,” Boeing India tweeted. The airline had released the photographs of its first Boeing 737 Max plane from the production facility in Portland, US, last month, as it got ready for delivery. A statement issued by the airline read, “The Max aircraft will be powered by the fuel-efficient CFM LEAP B engine. Providing the lowest seat-mile costs for a single-aisle airplane as well as high dispatch reliability and an enhanced passenger experience, the 737 Max is one of the strategic factors that will give Akasa Air a competitive edge in its dynamic home market.”