Overview
- BOC Aviation will deliver the three Boeing 737-8 aircraft to Akasa Air in January 2026 under long-term operating leases.
- All three jets will be fitted with CFM LEAP-1B engines, consistent with the carrier’s standardized 737 MAX fleet.
- BOC Aviation CCO Paul Kent said the transaction supports Akasa’s fleet expansion by leveraging the lessor’s capital.
- Akasa executive Priya Mehra said the partnership aligns with a careful, sustainable strategy to expand domestic and international connectivity.
- The leaseback complements Akasa’s July 2025 firm order for 226 737 MAX aircraft, and the airline says it currently operates 30 MAX jets after serving more than 20 million passengers.