Press Release
                    
                
                
                
                    BOC AVIATION SIGNS LEASE AGREEMENT WITH AKASA AIR FOR THREE BOEING 737-8 AIRCRAFT
                
                
                
                    
                    04 Nov 2025
                
                
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.”
 
About BOC Aviation
BOC Aviation is a leading global aircraft operating leasing company with a portfolio of 812 aircraft and engines owned, managed and on order. Its owned and managed fleet was leased to 88 airlines in 46 countries and regions worldwide as at 30 September 2025. BOC Aviation is listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEx code: 2588) and has its headquarters in Singapore with offices in Dublin, London, New York and Tianjin. For more information, visit www.bocaviation.com.
About Akasa Air
For more information, visit www.akasaair.com 
Newsroom: https://www.akasaair.com/news-room
X: @AkasaAir
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/akasaair/
 
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