Akasa Air allowed to start flights, to start operations by July-end

Akasa Air on Thursday got Air Operator Certificate (AoC) from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). According to information, the airline can start operations.  The company backed by billionaire and ace investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala tweeted . The no-frills airline in a statement said it would start operations by the end of this month. An AOC allows a new airline to carry out commercial air transport operations.

We are pleased to announce the receipt of our Air Operator Certificate (AOC). This is a significant milestone, enabling us to open our flights for sale and leading to the start of commercial operations.

— Akasa Air (@AkasaAir) July 7, 2022

The AOC requires the airline to have personnel, assets and systems in place to ensure the safety of its employees and the general public. This document will as a minimum detail the aircraft types which may be used, for what purpose and in what geographic region. Akasa Air - airline code QP - received its first Boeing 737 MAX last month. The company in a statement  said it will start flying later this month with two aircraft, subsequently adding more aircraft to its fleet every month. By the end of the fiscal 2023, Akasa Air would have inducted 18 aircraft and thereafter 12-14 aircraft every 12 months, which will make up its total order of 72 aircraft delivered over five years.