India’s budget carrier Akasa Air has placed a mega deal for 150 Boeing 737 Max planes as the airline looks to expand its domestic and international footprints.
Boeing and Akasa Air revealed the deal at the Wings India 2024 air show that the Indian carrier has added 150 more fuel-efficient jets to its order book, including 737-10 airplanes and additional 737-8-200 jets, marking a follow-on 737 MAX order.
“First Indian airline to reach a firm order book of 200+ aircraft within 17 months of operations The first major aircraft order announced at an airshow in India Reaffirms airline’s strong growth trajectory and financial stability,” the Akasa mentioned in a communique.
