Delivery Delays Force Akasa Air to Ground Pilots
The airline reported that around 60% of its pilots have begun accumulating flying hours, and most are expected to be in the air by the end of the year.
The airline reported that around 60% of its pilots have begun accumulating flying hours, and most are expected to be in the air by the end of the year.
Belson will lead Akasa Air’s crucial operational functions as the airline continues its path to becoming one of the top 30 airlines in the world by the turn of this decade.
During a regulatory audit of the airline in Mumbai last month, the regulator discovered issues with a Bagdogra-Bangalore flight (QP 1851) operated on a Boeing (VT-YAE) on March 5, 2024.
Ten flights have received bomb threats within the last 48 hours on social media. This prompted security services to hold counter-terrorism drills at many airports.
The delivery flight is a testament to Akasa’s commitment towards diversity in the flight deck and continuing to be a forerunner in the aviation industry in this respect.
Talking of her appointment, Sejal Haribhakti Mody said, “The Indian aviation industry has witnessed tremendous transformation, and I am thrilled to join Akasa Air at such an exciting phase of its journey."
The aviation regulator conducted spot audits and found that crew practical training sessions were being simulated and completed without the required regulatory approvals.
A two-party consortium plans to invest around USD 125 million in Akasa Air, valuing the low-cost carrier at about USD350 million, a fourfold increase from its initial valuation.