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.