Akasa Air’s 33rd Aircraft Lands in Bengaluru with an All-Women Pilot Crew
Akasa Air, on 2nd February 2026, inducted its 33rd aircraft into the fleet, marking its second aircraft addition since January 2026. The Boeing 737 MA
Boeing is planning to start deliveries of upgraded versions
of its 787 Dreamliner aircraft in the first six months of the year, a move that
could permit airlines to operate longer routes or carry more cargo, a senior official
said on 3rd February 2026.
The company has increased the maximum takeoff weight of its 787-9 and 787-10
wide-body jets, improving their operational range and payload capacity. The
changes would allow airlines to fly up to 400 miles farther or carry an
additional 5-6 tons of cargo.
The Vice President of the company said in the Singapore Airshow that the modified aircraft are already progressing through the production and certification pipeline. The aircraft are already in the production system, moving through the certification process, and deliveries are expected in the first half of this year.
The VP, Darren Hulst, said Boeing expects certification of its delayed 777X aircraft in the last six months of the year. However, entry into commercial service could be next year, depending on airline readiness.
Thinking about the difference between certification and entry into service, it's really up to the customers when they take delivery of the aeroplanes and the processes and steps they need to go through between certification and eventually revenue service for that aircraft.
Boeing’s comments come amongst signs of progress on the 777X programme. The company plans to conduct the first flight of a production 777X aircraft in April, marking a significant milestone for the next-gen wide-body jet after years of delays.
India's Expanding Boeing Order Book
Air India
has 250 Boeing aircraft on order, following its recent purchase of 30
additional single-aisle jets, including 20 Boeing 737-8 and 10 Boeing 737-10,
building on its breakthrough 2023 order of 220 aircraft.
Of these, 52 Boeing aircraft have been delivered, comprising 51 Boeing 737-8
jets operated by Air India Express and one Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. 198 Boeing
aircraft should be delivered as part of the airline’s continuing fleet
expansion and modernization plan.
The Economic Times
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