Regional Airline FLY91 Leases Two ATR 72-600 Aircraft from Dubai Aerospace Enterprise; Set for Network Expansion
~ Delivery of two brand-new aircraft later this month will expand FLY91’s fleet to six aircraft
~ Airline to add Vijayawada, Rajahmundry, Nanded, Dabolim and Hubballi to its growing regional network
Panaji, January 2026 - Indian pure-play regional airline FLY91 has leased two ATR 72-600 turboprop aircraft from Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE), a UAE-headquartered global aviation services provider, marking a significant step in the airline’s planned network expansion.
The two brand-new aircraft are scheduled for delivery later this month from ATR’s manufacturing facility in Toulouse, France. Following induction, FLY91 will enhance capacity, increase frequencies across its existing routes, and expand operations to Hubballi (Karnataka); Vijayawada and Rajahmundry (Andhra Pradesh); Nanded (Maharashtra); and Dabolim (Goa).
With the addition of these aircraft, FLY91’s fleet strength will increase to six. The expansion aligns with the airline’s strategy to deepen connectivity across India’s tier-2 and tier-3 cities while strengthening regional air links.
“This transaction reinforces our commitment to building a resilient and scalable regional airline through measured growth,” said Manoj Chacko, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, FLY91. “The ATR 72-600 is integral to our operational philosophy, offering an optimal balance of efficiency, reliability and performance for short-haul regional routes. Partnering once again with DAE enables us to expand our fleet while maintaining financial discipline and capital efficiency.” FLY91 had earlier inducted its first two aircraft through DAE.
The ATR 72-600 remains the cornerstone of FLY91’s fleet strategy, offering proven turboprop economics, short take-off and landing capabilities, and performance ideally suited for operations at secondary and underserved airports.
Since commencing commercial operations in March 2024, FLY91 has steadily built a regional network connecting Goa’s Manohar International Airport with destinations such as Solapur, Jalgaon and Agatti (Lakshadweep Islands), while also providing connectivity to key urban hubs including Pune, Bengaluru and Hyderabad, as well as emerging regional centres such as Sindhudurg.
About FLY91:
FLY91 (Just Udo Aviation Private Limited) is a pure play regional airline headquartered in Goa, that strives to enhance air connectivity across tier 2 and tier 3 cities in India. Founded by industry veterans and backed by professional funding, FLY91 is committed to enhance last mile air connectivity and will connect over 50 cities across India in the next five years. As part of this plan, FLY91 will induct 30 aircraft into its fleet which will be based at multiple hubs across the country. This vision is reflected in its selection of ATR 72-600 aircraft, which is a robust & established choice for safe, efficient and sustainable operations for regional airlines globally. For more information, please refer to www.fly91.in
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