Akasa Air to Station 5-7 Aircraft at New Jewar and Navi Mumbai Airports

MUMBAI- Akasa Air (QP) will position significant aircraft resources at both Jewar (DXN) and Navi Mumbai (NMI) airports this year as part of its strategic expansion plan.

The airline’s founder and CEO, Vinay Dube, shared these developments during a company town hall meeting on Thursday, April 10. It intends to station 5-7 planes at both Jewar (DXN) and Navi Mumbai (NMI) airports during this year as part of its strategy to establish and expand new flight connections.

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Akasa Air New Airports Strategy

Vinay Dube announced that Akasa Air (QP) will become one of the first tenants at both newly developing airports, making them central to the airline’s long-term growth strategy.

The airline expects to station 5-7 aircraft at each location by year-end, assuming current timelines hold.

The Navi Mumbai Airport (NMI) is scheduled to be inaugurated in June, with operations potentially beginning the following month. Meanwhile, Jewar Airport (DXN) anticipates receiving its regulatory permit from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in May, though its official opening date remains undetermined.

Akasa Air has expressed confidence in its aircraft delivery schedule for the current year. The carrier will receive its 28th aircraft this month and aims to expand its fleet to 30 aircraft by July. Dube confirmed that the airline will continue to receive regular aircraft deliveries in the months following.

The airline plans to significantly increase its international operations in the coming years. Akasa Air (QP) intends to boost capacity on foreign routes from the current 18 percent to 40 percent over the next few years, demonstrating its commitment to expanding beyond domestic markets.

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Recent Developments

Akasa Air (QP) has maintained steady growth since its launch in 2022. The airline recently added several new domestic destinations to its network, including Trivandrum (TRV), Goa (GOI), and Bagdogra (IXB). The carrier has also begun international operations with flights to destinations such as Dubai (DXB), Abu Dhabi (AUH), and Doha (DOH).

The airline introduced a new in-flight meal service earlier this year, offering passengers regional cuisine options prepared with locally sourced ingredients. Akasa (QP) also implemented a new cabin crew uniform design featuring sustainable fabrics.

Customer satisfaction remains a priority for Akasa Air (QP), which recently launched an enhanced mobile application to improve the booking experience. The airline also expanded its customer service team to better address passenger needs and concerns.

Bottom Line

Akasa Air (QP) continues to position itself as a competitive player in India’s growing aviation sector by focusing on punctuality, customer service, and strategic route development. The airline’s investment in these new airport hubs represents a significant step in its expansion journey within the Indian aviation landscape.

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