Akasa Air Assures Uninterrupted Operations Amid Boeing Advisory
Akasa Air confirmed that its flight operations remain unaffected by recent advisories regarding the potential risk with Boeing 737's rudder control system. Despite DGCA's warnings, Akasa Air states its operations will continue without disruption. The issue doesn't impact the airline's current operations, ensuring passenger scheduling stability.
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Akasa Air announced on Tuesday that there would be no disruptions to its flight operations following the latest advisories highlighting potential risks in Boeing 737's rudder control systems.
The airline currently operates a fleet of 25 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) issued an advisory on Monday concerning the matter. Despite these warnings, Akasa Air declared that its operations would remain undisrupted.
The advisory from DGCA emanated after a report by the US National Transportation Safety Board flagged safety concerns involving specific parts in Boeing 737 planes. Nevertheless, Akasa Air assured passengers of no immediate operational impact, prioritizing flight schedule consistency.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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