
Akasa Air, the upcoming ultra-low-cost carrier in India, backed by billionaire investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala has received a no objection certificate (NOC) from the ministry of civil aviation.
The airline, to be operated by SNV Aviation, plans to offer flights across India starting early 2022. It aims to be the nation's most dependable, affordable and greenest airline. Former Jet Airways CEO Vinay Dube is heading Akasa Air.
Former IndiGo president Aditya Ghosh, who is on Akasa's board, congratulated Vinay Dube and team on receiving the NOC. “Many congratulations to #VinayDube and Team #AKASA on receiving the NOC from MOCA as it embarks on its journey to offer Indian flyers a warm, efficient, reliable and affordable travel experience with an endeavour to be the nation’s most dependable, affordable and greenest airline," Ghosh tweeted.