National, 11 December 2025: Akasa Air, India’s fastest-growing airline, today 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.
Since its launch, Akasa Air has consistently redefined standards for air travel in India through its modern fleet, unwavering focus on service excellence, and thoughtful product innovations designed around passenger comfort. The addition of the 31st aircraft marks another meaningful step in the airline’s journey and represents one of the first aircraft purpose-built to Akasa’s specifications, equipped with Safran Z200 seats, a next
generation seating solution designed to elevate the in-flight experience. These 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.
In addition to their passenger-centric design, these seats align with Akasa’s sustainability and reliable goals using ultra-modern material and construction techniques.
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 world class airline rooted firmly in the evolving expectations of today’s Indian traveller.
This aircraft has been built to our specifications, gleaned from listening keenly to what truly matters to Indian flyers. Enhanced cushioning is a transformative enhancement for those who need better support to safeguard their backs through long and frequent journeys. Likewise, the inclusion of both USB-C and USB-A ports recognises the multigenerational reality of our passengers’ digital lives, ensuring that no traveller is left disconnected. Each of these features embodies our commitment to designing comfort that is not performative, but genuinely responsive to the lived experiences of our customers- a commitment that our passengers consistently acknowledge and value.
Service excellence and customer experience remain at the heart of our philosophy, and we will continue to invest in technology, comfort and operational excellence as we scale to meet India’s growing travel demand.”
Akasa Air’s steady and impressive growth stands as a testament to the energy, ambition and dynamism of the Indian aviation sector. 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.
