Why Akasa Air needs the 737 MAX 10, fast

Some time ago, Reuters reported that India’s Akasa Air expects its MAX 10 in 2027.  When it placed an order for 150 MAXs, this caught much attention. After all, this was a start-up airline in the brutally competitive Indian market.

The Indian air travel market has been growing at a fantastic pace. Moreover, India’s traffic volume places it among the most significant aviation markets, along with the US, China, and the EU.  The chart lists domestic traffic.