FLY91 Orders 40 ATR Aircraft at $1 Bn List Price; Largest Order Globally by a Regional Carrier
- Fly91, a regional airline based in Goa, has ordered 40 ATR 72-600 aircraft worth about $1 billion, marking one of the largest ATR orders by a regional carrier.
- The airline began operations in March 2024 with six aircraft and plans to expand its fleet to over 60 planes while increasing regional connectivity.
- Fly91 currently operates weekly flights to 12 cities, with a 13th destination launching soon.
- The expansion aligns with India's UDAN 2.0 program, which invests ₹28,840 crore to enhance air links between smaller tier-II and tier-III cities.
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FLY91 has taken a big step towards boosting India's regional air connectivity. The airline has ordered 40 new ATR 72-600 aircraft for around $1 billion. At present, FLY91 has 6 aircraft in its fleet and the company is preparing to build a fleet of more than 60 aircraft. Deliveries of new aircraft will start from the end of 2027.
FLY91 places $1-billion order for 40 ATRs, fleet set to cross 60 aircraft - The Tribune
Goa-based regional carrier FLY91 on Thursday placed a firm order for 40 ATR 72-600 aircraft worth nearly $1 billion, the largest ATR order globally by a regional airline, setting the stage for a ten-fold expansion of its fleet from six aircraft currently to more than 60 over the coming years.
FLY91 Orders 40 ATR 72-600 Aircraft to Drive Regional Aviation
India’s regional aviation sector has reached a major milestone. FLY91 has ordered 40 ATR 72-600 aircraft. The deal is worth around $1 billion. As a result, the airline plans to expand rapidly over the coming years. Deliveries will begin in 2027 and continue until 2032. FLY91 expects to grow its fleet from six aircraft to around 60 aircraft during this period. Moreover, the order is the largest ATR firm order by a regional airline. It is also ATR…
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