Akasa, a new airline company backed by Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, has got NOC from the government. SNV Aviation, which is going to start the service under the brand name Akasa Air, gave information about getting the permission of the government on Monday.
The company will now seek a license from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to start its service in the summer of next year. Vinay Dubey, who was the CEO of Jet Airways, is also associated with Akasa Air. He will take charge of it.
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Former IndiGo President on the Company’s Board
Former IndiGo President Aditya Ghosh, who is on the board of Akasa Air, has congratulated Vinay Dubey and his team on the company getting NOC from the government.
Modi had Said – Jhunjhunwala is Very Bullish About India
Recently, Rakesh and his wife Rekha met Prime Minister Narendra Modi. After the meeting, the Prime Minister wrote on social media that it was a great pleasure to meet Rakesh Jhunjhunwala. He is very bullish about India. Very energetic and forward-looking. People call Rakesh as Big Bull and Warren Buffett of India.
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Speculation in Talks with Airbus and Boeing for the Plane
Airbus Chief Commercial Office Christian Scherr recently said that his company is in contact with Akasa for a deal for the plane. According to media reports two months ago, Akasa is in talks with the American company Boeing for the B737 Max plane.
Small Fuel Tanks from Boeing (B737) and Airbus (A320)
The planes of Boeing (B737) and Airbus (A320) which are being reported in the media for talks with Aakasa, have small fuel tanks. Accordingly, she will be able to provide short distance service.
Jhunjhunwala Invested Rs 247 Crore
Jhunjhunwala has invested Rs 247.50 crore in Aakasa. The company has planned to start its service next summer. It will add about 70 planes to its fleet in the next 4 years.
