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Regional Airline FLY91 Expands Fleet and Routes by 2026
17 Nov, 2025
Summary
- FLY91 to add 3 more planes, reaching 7-aircraft fleet by 2026
- Airline currently operates over 120 weekly flights across 8 destinations
- FLY91 received ₹250 crore in funding, aims to have 30 planes in 5 years
As of November 17, 2025, regional airline FLY91 is preparing for significant expansion in the coming years. The carrier, which commenced operations in March 2024, currently operates a fleet of 4 ATR 72-600 aircraft and flies over 120 weekly flights to 8 destinations across India.
FLY91's Founder, MD and CEO Manoj Chacko has revealed that the airline plans to add 3 more aircraft to its fleet before March 31, 2026, taking the total to 7 planes. Of the current 4 aircraft, 2 have been purchased and 2 leased. The airline will soon be operating its fourth plane.
In its first year of operations, FLY91 flew over 3,500 flights and carried nearly 1.7 lakh passengers. Looking ahead, the carrier aims to have a fleet of 30 aircraft in the next 5 years, with each of its bases covering 8-10 cities. The airline has already received ₹250 crore in funding to support its ambitious expansion plans.
Chacko emphasized that the Indian aviation sector is poised for strong growth, and FLY91 is not bound by a traditional business model. The digital-native airline functions without a traditional call center, focusing on innovative approaches to serve its customers.
