New Delhi: India’s latest airline Akasa Air has got the aviation regulator’s (DGCA) permission to start commercial flights. The company, backed by billionaire and renowned investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, tweeted today about it.
The no-frills airline said in a statement that it would start operating the planes by the end of this month.
Akasa Air tweeted, “We are delighted to announce the receipt of our Air Operator Certificate (AOC). This is an important milestone, which has helped us start our flights and commercial operations.” The AOC allows a new airline to conduct commercial air transport operations.
According to aviation knowledge forum Skybreriy, the airline needs personnel, assets and systems to ensure the safety of its employees and the general public. AOC is given after meeting all the criteria of the regulator. Akasa Air, citing the AOC, said, “The grant of AOC is the final stage of a comprehensive and rigorous process laid down by the DGCA and signifies satisfactory fulfilment of all regulatory and compliance requirements for the operational readiness of the airline.”