Akasa Air expands its fleet to 31 aircraft, marking another milestone
Akasa Air's 31st Boeing 737 MAX 8-200 aircraft arrives at Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru on December 10, 2025.
Purpose-built for Akasa with state-of-the-art Safran Z200 seats to enhance comfort and efficiency
Akasa Air received the delivery of its 31st aircraft, a milestone that underscores the airline’s exceptional growth momentum and its emergence as one of the most dynamic forces shaping India’s aviation landscape. Bearing registration number VT-YBH, the Boeing 737 MAX 8-200 aircraft arrived at Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru on December 10, 2025.
Vinay Dube, Founder and CEO, Akasa Air, said, “Every addition to our fleet represents much more than capacity; it reflects our ongoing promise to offer the highest levels of service - comfortable, modern and uniquely warm. The induction of our 31st aircraft is another meaningful step forward in Akasa’s journey to build a worldclass airline rooted firmly in the evolving expectations of today’s Indian traveller.
With 31 aircraft now inducted since commencing operations in August 2022, Akasa Air continues to demonstrate a steady and methodical approach to building scale. The airline has a robust pipeline of 195 additional aircraft scheduled for delivery over the next seven years, reflecting its clear long-term commitment to expanding capacity in line with rising demand. Akasa Air has placed a landmark order for 226 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, a milestone it achieved within just 17 months of operations, underscoring the strength of its long-term vision and its readiness to serve an increasingly dynamic and fast-evolving Indian travel landscape.
