Akasa Air CEO Slams Boeing 737 Max Safety Concerns as 'Absolutely Safe'

Akasa Air's CEO Vinay Dube has addressed concerns about the safety of Boeing 737 Max planes, assuring that his airline's fleet is 'absolutely safe'.

The concerns arose after The Wall Street Journal reported a software glitch in the 737 MAX jets, which could cause the automated navigation system to cut off during landing. However, pilots can maintain manual control in such situations.

Dube explained that this issue only occurs in very specific maneuvers and has never happened with Akasa Air's fleet in their four-and-a-half years of operation.

The airline has a large order for 737 MAX planes, with 43 already delivered and the remaining scheduled for phased delivery by 2032. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has delayed certification of the new Boeing MAX 10 jets until the issue is resolved.