Waiting in the wings: Akasa Air readies for takeoff | India Development Debate

Waiting in the wings: Akasa Air readies for takeoff | India Development Debate
Akasa Air, backed by veteran Indian stock trader and investor Rakesh Jhunjunwala, has placed an order worth $9 billion for 72 Fuel-Efficient 737 Boeing MAX aircraft. The low-cost carrier plans to start its India operations by summer of 2022. With restrictions for domestic and international travel eased, Air India getting taken over by the Tata Group and low-cost players like Akasa Air entering the market, is the Indian aviation industry on track for a steady recovery? Will we see revenge travel getting a fillip again? ET NOW's Tamanna Inamdar dissects and debates the issue on the India Development Debate with Jitendra Bhargava, Former ED, Air India and Ajay Awtaney, Founder, LiveFromALounge.com. Tune in!

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