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BOC Aviation has signed a sale-and-leaseback deal with Akasa Air for three Boeing 737-8 aircraft. The planes, powered by CFM LEAP-1B engines, will be delivered from January 2026 and leased on long-term operating terms. "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," said Paul Kent, chief commercial officer at BOC Aviation.Priya Mehra, chief of governance and strategic acquisitions at Akasa Air, said the agreement fits with the it's growth plans. "Our fleet expansion is guided by a disciplined and sustainable approach, ensuring operational efficiency while expanding connectivity in domestic, international markets," she said. Our BureauAdd as a Reliable and Trusted News Source Add Now! (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel) Read More News onfleet expansionaviation newsBOC AviationAkasa Air (Catch all the Business News, Breaking News and Latest News Updates on The Economic Times.) Subscribe to The Economic Times Prime and read the ET ePaper online....moreless (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel)Read More News onfleet expansionaviation newsBOC AviationAkasa Air(Catch all the Business News, Breaking News and Latest News Updates on The Economic Times.) Subscribe to The Economic Times Prime and read the ET ePaper online....moreless