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IATA adds new India member Akasa Air
January 13th 2026
Akasa Airlines has been formally admitted as a member of the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Read More » The India-headquartered carrier was eligible to join the airline lobby group after successfully completing the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA). "IATA plays a central role in shaping the global aviation ecosystem by establishing rigorous industry benchmarks and fostering collaboration across key stakeholders worldwide," Akasa Air CEO, Vinay Dube, said. "Akasa Air’s membership underscores our disciplined approach to growth, and our unwavering commitment to meeting the highest global standards of safety, operational excellence and sustainability. IATA regional vice president for Asia-Pacific, Sheldon Hee, said: "We look forward to engaging with Akasa Air and to their active participation in shaping the airline industry’s agenda, priorities and initiatives in India, the Asia Pacific region, and globally."
