SNV Aviation Private Limited (d/b/a Akasa Air),[7] is an Indian low-cost airline headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

[9][10] The airline began commercial operation with its first flight service from Mumbai to Ahmedabad on 7 August 2022, after receiving its first Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft.

[14][15] During March 2021, reports surfaced that Vinay Dube, the former CEO of Jet Airways and Go First, planned to launch a new low-cost carrier in India with former Go First Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), Praveen Iyer, and Head of Flight Operations, Nikhil Ved.

[24][25] The symbol 'rising A', a part of their logo, was inspired by elements from the sky including the warmth of the rising sun, the effortless flight of a bird and the dependability of an aircraft wing.

[26] The colors of their brand 'Sunrise Orange' and 'Passionate Purple' were chosen, reflecting the airline's warm, youthful, and respectful nature.

[28] On 7 July 2022, the airline received its air operator's certificate (AOC) from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) after completing the required proving flights.

Notable aviation enthusiasts, youtubers and bloggers from across the globe and all over the country, like Josh Cahill, Sriram Hariharan, Utkarsh Thakkar, Dev Gandhi, and business magnate and the largest stakeholder of the airline, Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, among many others flew on the inaugural flight.

[47][48] On March 1, 2025 the airline has launched daily direct flights connecting Abu Dhabi with Bengaluru and Ahmedabad.

This expansion increases Akasa Air's operations to 21 weekly flights between Abu Dhabi and three major Indian cities, marking the airline's first foray into the UAE market.

The new routes aim to strengthen connectivity between India and the UAE, catering to the growing demand for affordable travel options.

[72] The airline has partnered with Griffin Global Asset Management for a sale-leaseback agreement which includes 5 of their Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.

[82][83] The airline has partnered with Blue Ribbon Bags (BRB), providing delayed luggage protection services.