FLY91, a pure-play regional airline, currently operates 100+ flights and looks to scale up its operations to 150 weekly flights to cater to the busy rush during the summer schedule. The airline, based out of Goa’s Manohar International Airport (MIA), also became the first regional airline in the country to simultaneously purchase two ATR 72-600 aircraft in a one-of-a-kind order.

In March, FLY91 completed its first year of operations, operating over 3,500 flights and carrying close to 1.7 lakh passengers. The airline has consistently maintained a schedule of over 100 weekly flights, with increased frequencies scheduled for the peak summer travel period.

FLY91 has taken delivery of its third aircraft, and it expects the fourth to arrive soon.

This landmark twin purchase marks a significant milestone in India’s regional aviation sector and signifies FLY91’s commitment to measured growth and the potential of regional aviation in the country. The airline initially leased its first two ATRs from Dubai Aerospace Enterprise. Still, the acquisition of two new twin aircraft indicates a strategic shift towards owning assets and pursuing long-term fleet expansion.

With the arrival of the third ATR 72-600, a 72-seater aircraft known for its fuel efficiency and suitability for short runways, FLY91 continues to fulfil its mission of connecting tier 2, tier 3 and underserved regions.

FLY91 has taken a groundbreaking step by introducing hot food and beverages onboard, which passengers can pre-book. This initiative positions FLY91 as one of the few regional ATR operators worldwide to offer such a service.

Manoj Chacko, MD and CEO of FLY91, said, “The induction of our third ATR marks a significant milestone in our journey. More importantly, purchasing two aircraft together is a deliberate move towards sustainable, dependable, and measured growth. As we expand, we focus on building an efficient and reliable network that connects Bharat.”

The expanded fleet will support network growth beyond its current UDAN 5.0 routes, which connect Sindhudurg, Jalgaon, and Agatti with key hubs such as Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, and Goa.

Looking ahead, FLY91 plans to connect over 50 cities and induct 30 ATR aircraft over the next five years, with operations based across multiple regional hubs.

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