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FLY91 is set to expand its fleet with two additional ATR 72-600 aircraft, leased from Dubai Aerospace Enterprise and scheduled for delivery later this month, bringing its total fleet to six. The airline plans to increase flight frequency on existing routes and launch new services to Vijayawada, Rajahmundry, Nanded, Hubballi, and Dabolim. This comes shortly after the government approved three new domestic airlines, reflecting policy support to diversify India's aviation sector. Fly91 continues to focus on regional connectivity while competing with dominant carriers.
FLY91, a regional airline operating from Goa's Manohar International Airport, is preparing to expand its fleet with two additional ATR 72-600 aircraft, leased from Dubai Aerospace Enterprise. These planes are expected to be delivered later this month from ATR's manufacturing facility in Toulouse, France, raising the airline's fleet size to six. The carrier aims to increase flight frequency on existing routes and strengthen connectivity in regional and secondary markets across India. Advertisement
The airline plans to extend services to several new destinations, including Vijayawada and Rajahmundry in Andhra Pradesh, Nanded in Maharashtra, Hubballi in Karnataka, and Dabolim in Goa. Fly91 has already established services connecting smaller cities such as Solapur, Jalgaon, and Agatti in the Lakshadweep Islands, alongside flights to larger hubs including Pune, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad. The airline began commercial operations in March 2024 and has gradually expanded its network to focus on underserved routes.
This expansion coincides with recent government approvals for three new domestic airlines, including Al Hind Air, FlyExpress, and Uttar Pradesh-based Shankh Air, which had earlier received clearance and is expected to commence operations in 2026. These approvals form part of the civil aviation ministry's initiative to increase competition and reduce market concentration among a few dominant carriers.
India's domestic aviation market remains highly concentrated. Nine scheduled carriers currently operate, with IndiGo and the Air India Group including Air India and Air India Express controlling more than 90 per cent of market share. IndiGo alone holds over 65 per cent. The sector has experienced consolidation and exits in recent years, with Fly Big suspending scheduled flights and carriers like Jet Airways and Go First previously shutting down operations.
Civil Aviation Minister K. Rammohan Naidu has highlighted the government's consistent policy objective of encouraging more airlines to enhance domestic connectivity. Initiatives like the UDAN regional connectivity scheme have supported smaller carriers, including Fly91, Star Air, and IndiaOne Air, allowing them to operate in underserved areas. As Fly91 grows its fleet and network, industry experts see the move as contributing to broader regional access and a more competitive aviation environment in India.
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