Akasa Air, India's young airline, has become the first airline in the global aviation industry to increase its fleet from zero to 20 aircraft within a year of operation. It is set to include a 20th plane in July, with a total of 72 planes expected by March 2027. While the short lifespan of most Indian airlines has made launching an airline in the country challenging, Akasa has increased its market share from 0.2% to 4.8%, flying 24,000 passengers in August 2020, rising to 629,000 in May 2021. It remains focused on long-term sustainability despite market competition.