Akasa Air received delivery of its 27th aircraft as part of its continued expansion trajectory. The first leg of the delivery flight commenced from Seattle, USA, to Keflavik, Iceland, and concluded with the final leg from Larnaca, Cyprus, to Bengaluru, India. Bearing registration number VT-YBD, the Boeing 737 MAX aircraft arrived at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru on 29 January 2025.
Vinay Dube, Founder and CEO, Akasa Air said: “At Akasa, our vision is to build an airline that transcends generations, while offering an experience that is rooted in trust, comfort, and reliability. Every addition to our fleet further cements our path to becoming one of the top 30 airlines by the turn of this decade and strengthens our ability to connect people, places and cultures across India and beyond. We are delighted to welcome our 27th aircraft within a span of 30 months of commencing operations. Akasa’s unmatched growth exemplifies the potential that India holds as an aviation market, and we are excited at the prospect of becoming the airline that supports the nation to soar ever higher in the skies.”
The airline has now taken delivery of 27 aircraft and is on track to receive deliveries of another 199 aircraft over the next seven years. Moreover, the 737 MAX family provides greater range and fuel efficiency, reducing fuel use and carbon emissions by 20% compared to those it replaces, reinforcing the airline’s commitment to sustainability. In addition, the 737 MAX is a quieter airplane with a 40% smaller noise footprint than replacement airplanes.
Icelandair takes delivery of first Airbus A321LR
Icelandair has officially taken delivery of its first Airbus A321LR, marking a significant milestone not only for the airline but also for Geven, the Italian aircraft seating specialist. This delivery introduces Icelandair as the first customer to feature Geven New Comoda – Materia Pack for Business Class and Elemento for Economy Class, both integrated with Panasonic Astrova IFE solution for the first time.
This program is particularly notable as it represents Geven’s Elemento first implementation on a narrowbody aircraft. While debuting on the A321LR (A320 family), both seating solutions have been meticulously designed for long-haul operations and are also slated for delivery on the A330 and A350 fleets, further cementing their versatility and appeal across different aircraft types.
In Business Class, Icelandair passengers will experience the latest evolution of the New Comoda – Materia Pack, which has undergone a custom redesign to reflect the airline’s brand identity and commitment to delivering a superior passenger experience. This bespoke version includes enhanced features such as cradle functionality, a spacious central console offering ample storage, and design elements that provide increased luxury and privacy. The lightweight and ergonomic Elemento is engineered to enhance passenger comfort while maximising airline operational efficiency.
A standout feature of this cooperation is the first-ever integration with Panasonic Astrova on Geven seats. The New Comoda – Materia Pack is equipped with 16-inch Astrova monitors, while Elemento features 13.3-inch Astrova monitors. This achievement demonstrates the effective use of the lightweight, flexible Astrova OLED screens to elevate the passenger experience while meeting challenging design and certification requirements.
The cooperation with Panasonic began in July 2023, and within 12 months, the seats with integrated IFE were successfully certified in a short lead time for both Comoda – Materia Pack and Elemento.
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