Archive · 9 Jan 2026
Akasa Air joins IATA as member
Akasa Air, an Indian airline, has joined a big group called IATA, which has over 360 airlines from around the world.
This group helps airlines work together and follow safety rules.
Akasa Air had to pass a safety check to join.
The airline has 31 planes and flies to many cities in India and other countries.
Joining IATA will help Akasa Air be more trusted and known worldwide.
The aviation industry in India is very important, supporting many jobs and contributing a lot of money to the economy.
Akasa Air was founded in 2020 by Vinay Dube and is excited to be part of this global community.
Akasa Air has joined the International Air Transport Association (IATA) as a member.
IATA represents over 360 airlines, including other Indian carriers like Air India and IndiGo.
Akasa Air completed the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) to become a member.
The airline operates 31 Boeing 737 MAX planes and connects 26 domestic and 6 international cities.
Joining IATA aims to strengthen Akasa Air's global credibility and position it as a future-ready Indian airline.
- Who
- Akasa Air
- What
- Joined the International Air Transport Association (IATA) as a member
- When
- Recently, with the announcement made on Friday, 9 January
- Where
- India, with operations connecting 26 domestic and 6 international cities
- Why
- To strengthen global credibility and position itself as a future-ready Indian airline
Akasa Air
IATA
Membership Benefits
Akasa Air
Akasa Air aims to strengthen its global credibility and position itself as a future-ready Indian airline through IATA membership.
IATA
IATA welcomes Akasa Air, recognizing the potential of India's aviation industry and its economic contributions.
- Organization
- International Air Transport Association (IATA)
- Member Airlines
- Over 360, including Air India, Air India Express, IndiGo, SpiceJet, and now Akasa Air
- Akasa Air Fleet
- 31 Boeing 737 MAX planes
- Cities Connected
- 26 domestic and 6 international
- Membership Requirement
- IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA)
- Economic Contribution of Aviation in India
- USD 53.6 billion and 7.7 million jobs
- Founded
- 2020 by aviation entrepreneur Vinay Dube
Sources
Akasa Air joins international airlines' association IATA
Akasa Air joins global aviation body IATA after safety audit, expands footprint at home and abroad
Akasa Air joins global airlines' association IATA after completing mandatory safety audit — details here
