Akasa Air Takes Delivery Of First 737 Max Aircraft, Boeing Sends Message

Akasa Air had on November 26 last year signed a deal with Boeing to purchase 72 Max aircraft.

Akasa Air, backed by billionaire investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, on Thursday took delivery of the first 737 Max aircraft from Boeing. Congratulations @AkasaAir on the delivery of your first 737-8! We are excited for you and your passengers ✈️ https://t.co/UOXrpy6HMJ

"Congratulations @AkasaAir on the delivery of your first 737-8! We are excited for you and your passengers," Boeing India tweeted.

The airline had last month released the photographs of its first Boeing 737 Max plane from the production facility in Portland, US, as it got ready for delivery.