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Akasa Air Welcomes 34th Boeing 737, Accelerates Global Top 30 Ambition

Akasa Air has welcomed its 34th aircraft, a Boeing 737 MAX 8-200, at Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport. This marks the airline's third fleet addition in less than two months, highlighting its aggressive growth trajectory. The new aircraft is equipped with advanced Safran Z200 seats designed to enhance passenger comfort with features like USB-C ports and ergonomic design. With a firm order for 226 Boeing jets, Akasa is expanding its network to achieve its goal of becoming a top 30 global airline by the end of the decade.

Key Points: Akasa Air Adds 34th Boeing 737 MAX, Eyes Top 30 Global Ranking

  • 34th aircraft delivered
  • Third induction in under two months
  • Features next-gen Safran Z200 seats
  • Firm order for 226 Boeing 737 MAX jets
  • Aims to be top 30 global airline by 2030
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Akasa Air welcomes 34th aircraft Boeing 737 MAX 8-200 at Bengaluru airport

Akasa Air inducts its 34th Boeing 737 MAX 8-200 aircraft, marking rapid fleet expansion to strengthen domestic and international networks.

"continued fleet expansion underscores the airline's strong growth momentum - Akasa Air statement"

New Delhi, February 17

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.

According to an official statement, the airline said that 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, the airline said. Bearing registration number VT-YBL, the Boeing 737 MAX 8-200 aircraft arrived at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru on 16th February 2026.

As per the airline, 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, said the airline.

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.

This comes weeks after the airline welcome its 33rd Akasa Air welcomes its 33rd aircraft with all-women pilot crew, marking its second fleet addition since January 2026.

- ANI

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Priya S
This is fantastic news for Indian aviation. More aircraft means more routes and hopefully better connectivity to smaller cities. Akasa has been a breath of fresh air with their on-time performance. Wishing them all the best!
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Rohit P
226 aircraft on order is massive! Shows confidence in India's growth story. But I hope this expansion is matched with proper pilot training and maintenance facilities. Safety should never be compromised for speed.
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Sarah B
As a frequent traveler between Delhi and Bangalore, I'm impressed. The 4-inch recline and USB ports are small things that make a big difference on a 3-hour flight. More competition is always good for us passengers.
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Vikram M
Top 30 airlines in the world by 2030? That's an ambitious goal. They have the service quality, but need to work on their international network. Waiting for direct flights to Southeast Asia from my city!
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Karthik V
Good to see the growth, but I have a respectful criticism. With so many new Boeing 737 MAX planes, I hope the airline management is proactively addressing any technical concerns with this model. Passenger trust is hard to earn and easy to lose.
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Ananya R
The all-women pilot crew for the 33

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