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Fly91

Overview

Fly91 is an Indian regional airline headquartered in Goa. The carrier is positioned as a regional connectivity-focused operator, aimed at linking smaller cities and underserved airports across India with metro hubs. It commenced scheduled commercial operations in 2024.

Type Regional airline
Country India
Headquarters Goa
Operating company Just Udo Aviation Pvt. Ltd.
Fleet type ATR 72 turboprop
Commenced operations 2024
Focus Regional connectivity in India

Background

Fly91 was promoted by aviation industry professionals with prior experience in Indian carriers, with Manoj Chacko among its founding leadership. The airline operates under the corporate entity Just Udo Aviation Private Limited. Its business plan focuses on tier-2 and tier-3 cities, an area encouraged by the Government of India's regional connectivity scheme, UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik).

Operations

The airline uses ATR 72 turboprop aircraft, which are well-suited to short-haul sectors and to airports with shorter runways typical of regional hubs in India. Its base of operations is at Manohar International Airport at Mopa in North Goa, from where it has launched routes to destinations within western and southern India.

Timeline

  • 2023: Fly91 unveiled its brand identity and announced plans to launch a regional airline based in Goa.
  • 2024: Received its Air Operator's Certificate from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation and began scheduled commercial flights.

Significance

Fly91 represents one of a small number of dedicated regional carriers in India, an aviation segment that has historically struggled with sustainability despite high demand for short-haul intercity connectivity. Its launch coincided with renewed policy emphasis on smaller airports and on turboprop operations linking state capitals, religious centres and tourism destinations. The airline's choice of Goa as its base also positions it as one of the few scheduled carriers headquartered outside the major metropolitan aviation hubs.

References

  • Wikidata entry: Q118899173
  • Directorate General of Civil Aviation, Government of India.