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    Question

    Recently, Akasa airline received its air operator

    certificate (AOC) from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), who is the co-founder of this airlines?
    A Lakshmi Mittal Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rakesh Juhunjhunwala Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Ratan Tata Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Azim Premji Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Ritesh Malik Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Billionaire investor Rakesh Juhunjhunwala-owned Akasa Air has been cleared for take-off. The no-frills airline received its air operator certificate (AOC) from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). The airline will start its operations from the end of July. The airline inducted its first Boeing 737 Max aircraft on June 21. It plans to start its service, connecting metro cities with tier II and III cities, after adding its second aircraft. The airline hopes to have 18 aircrafts by the end of financial year (FY) 2023. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation is a statutory body of the Government of India to regulate civil aviation in India. Minister responsible: Suresh Prabhu

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