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Having completed its first full year of flying in March, FLY91 has already operated more than 3,500 flights and served close to 1.7 lakh (170,000) passengers. FLY91, a regional airline based at Goa’s Manohar International Airport (MIA), currently operates over 100 flights each week.
To meet the busy summer demand, the airline now plans to increase this number to 150 weekly flights. Having completed its first full year of flying in March, FLY91 has already operated more than 3,500 flights and served close to 1.7 lakh (170,000) passengers.
Furthermore, FLY91 became the first regional airline in India to purchase two ATR 72-600 aircraft at the same time, further cementing its position in the regional aviation sector. FLY91’s third ATR 72-600 aircraft has now joined its fleet, with a fourth aircraft expected soon. This twin purchase marks a shift towards aircraft ownership, signalling long-term growth plans for the airline.
The ATR 72-600 is well-known for its fuel efficiency and suitability for short runways, which aligns perfectly with FLY91’s mission to connect underserved regions across India. FLY91 is also standing out with its onboard service, offering hot food and beverages that passengers can pre-book. Manoj Chacko, MD and CEO of FLY91, explained, “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." The expanded fleet will help FLY91 grow beyond its current UDAN 5.0 routes, which link places like Sindhudurg, Jalgaon, and Agatti with big hubs like Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, and Goa.
Besides these, FLY91 aims to connect over 50 cities and induct 30 ATR aircraft over the next five years..
