“AKASA AIR”: India’s brand-new Airline

After the pandemic hit aviation, all-time low traffic and made almost all airlines go bankrupt due to this unexpected pandemic but now it’s time for a comeback. Indian aviation is coming back with a bang with upcoming 2 new airlines one is a reprise of jet airways and another airline is a modern brand new airline Akasa air. Jump on to know more about this new airline that is backed by a big bull investor of all time late Rakesh Jhunjhunwala.

Akasa Air, a brand of SNV Aviation Private Limited is an Indian low-cost airline headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. It was founded by Indian billionaire Rakesh Jhunjhunwala The airline began commercial operation with its first flight service from Mumbai to Ahmedabad on 7 August 2022, after receiving its first Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. The CEO of Akasa Air, Vinay Dube, stated that Akasa’s goal is to have 18 aircraft by the end of 2022 and to add 12-14 aircraft per year. He also said Akasa Air’s fleet size should be approximately 72 aircraft within 5 years. Dube stated that the airline will initially have services from metro cities to tier-2 and tier-3 cities, as well as operating flights to major cities across India.

In the inaugural phase, Akasa Air, whose airline code is QP, will launch its operations by offering 28 weekly flights between Mumbai and Ahmedabad starting August 7, 2022 (last week).

LETS TAKE A LOOK WHAT THE AIRLINE HAS TO OFFER US 

credits : Josh Cahill

EVERY LOGO HAVE A STORY TO TELL

The symbol ‘rising A’ a part of their logo, was inspired by elements from the sky including the warmth of the rising sun, the effortless flight of a bird, and the dependability of an aircraft wing. The colors of their brand ‘Sunrise Orange’ and ‘Passionate Purple’ were chosen, reflecting the airline’s warm, youthful, and respectful nature. In early July 2022, the airline unveiled its crew uniform which was widely praised for its unique design. The uniform design incorporated a fusion of modern designs with Indian designs. It became the first airline to introduce sneakers made up of recycled rubber, and the first in India overall to introduce sneakers for cabin crew as well.

TO SUM UP

To conclude when aviation was hitting rock bottom there is always a comeback and waiting to write more articles on more awesome airlines coming up. Let’s wish all the best for the young energetic bright airline AKASA AIR, indeed was a lifelong dream come true for Late Rakesh Jhunjhunwalla who is no more but the legacy will live through the upcoming legendary airline .

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