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.
Manoj Chacko, MD and CEO of FLY91, said: “The induction of our third ATR marks a significant milestone in our journey. More importantly, the decision to purchase two aircraft together is a deliberate move towards sustainable, dependable, and measured growth. As we expand, our focus remains on building an efficient and reliable network that truly connects Bharat.”
Having completed its first year of operations in March, FLY91 has operated over 3,500 flights and carried 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’s third aircraft has now joined its fleet, while the fourth is expected to be delivered shortly.
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. While the airline’s first two ATRs were leased from Dubai Aerospace Enterprise, the new twin acquisition signals a strategic shift towards ownership and 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.
In an innovative move, FLY91 has introduced hot food and beverages onboard, which can be pre-booked, becoming one of the few regional ATR operators in the world to do so.
The expanded fleet will support network growth beyond its current UDAN 5.0 routes that 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.
