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Akasa Air CEO assures Boeing 737 Max fleet is 'absolutely safe'
Akasa Air's chief executive has moved to allay safety concerns about the airline's Boeing 737 Max aircraft, stating the fleet remains fully operational. The CEO said a software issue identified by Boeing affects only a specific flight manoeuvre and will not impact service or aircraft deliveries.
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Vinay Dube, chief executive of India's low-cost carrier Akasa Air, has dismissed concerns over the safety of its Boeing 737 Max fleet, characterizing the aircraft as "absolutely safe" for passenger operations.
The reassurance comes as Boeing has identified a software issue affecting a particular manoeuvre on the 737 Max variant. However, Dube clarified that the technical matter does not disrupt normal flight operations or interfere with the airline's schedule of aircraft deliveries.
Akasa Air, which launched operations in 2022, has been expanding its fleet as part of its growth strategy in India's rapidly expanding aviation market. The airline's confidence in the 737 Max comes nearly four years after the aircraft was cleared to return to service following a global safety review that followed two fatal crashes in 2018 and 2019.
The carrier's statement reflects broader industry confidence in the 737 Max platform following the completion of comprehensive safety modifications and regulatory oversight. Boeing and airlines operating the aircraft have implemented enhanced training protocols and software updates to address previous concerns.