NOVEMBER 4TH, 2025
BOC Aviation Signs Lease Agreement With Akasa Air For Three Boeing 737-8 Aircraft
BOC Aviation Limited (“BOC Aviation” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has agreed to purchase and leaseback three Boeing 737-8 aircraft to new customer Akasa Air (“Akasa”) on long-term operating leases. All aircraft will be powered by CFM LEAP-1B engines, with the first delivery scheduled for January 2026.
“We are pleased to welcome Akasa as a new customer for BOC Aviation at this exciting stage of their development,” said Paul Kent, Chief Commercial Officer, BOC Aviation. “The Boeing 737-8 is one of the world’s most popular single-aisle jets, and this transaction leverages our ability to provide capital to support our customers’ fleet expansion.”
Priya Mehra, Chief of Governance & Strategic Acquisitions, Akasa Air, said, “We are pleased to partner with BOC Aviation, a globally reputed lessor with deep expertise in aircraft financing and asset management, strengthening Akasa Air’s long-term growth strategy and our continued commitment to expanding connectivity in both domestic and international markets. At Akasa Air, our fleet expansion is guided by a disciplined and sustainable approach, ensuring operational efficiency while delivering a reliable and differentiated flying experience for our passengers.”