Regional Airline FLY91 Leases Two ATR 72-600 Aircraft from Dubai Aerospace Enterprise; Set for Network Expansion

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.

Key Highlights
- Transaction: FLY91, a Goa-headquartered regional airline, has leased two brand-new ATR 72-600 turboprop aircraft from Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE).
- Delivery: Scheduled later this month from ATR’s manufacturing facility in Toulouse, France.
- Fleet growth: With these additions, FLY91’s fleet will expand to six aircraft.

Network Expansion
- New destinations to be added:
- Hubballi (Karnataka)
- Vijayawada & Rajahmundry (Andhra Pradesh)
- Nanded (Maharashtra)
- Dabolim (Goa)
- Increased frequencies across existing routes to strengthen regional connectivity.

Strategic Vision
- FLY91 aims to connect 50+ tier-2 and tier-3 cities across India within five years.
- Plans to induct 30 aircraft into its fleet, based at multiple hubs nationwide.
- The ATR 72-600 is central to its strategy, offering:
- Proven turboprop economics
- Short take-off and landing capabilities
- Efficiency for underserved airports

Leadership Statement
Manoj Chacko, CEO & MD of FLY91, emphasized that this partnership with DAE reflects the airline’s commitment to measured growth, financial discipline, and capital efficiency, while ensuring reliable short-haul operations.

This move positions FLY91 as a serious player in India’s regional aviation market, targeting connectivity gaps in smaller cities.