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Fly91 orders 40 ATR turboprops

10 sourcesUpdated 3 Sept 2026, 10:18 am Coverage regionsGlobal · India
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Fly91 placed a firm order for 40 ATR 72-600 turboprop aircraft.

The deal is valued at approximately USD 1 billion at list prices.

Deliveries are scheduled to run from 2027 to 2032.

The airline currently operates six aircraft and plans to grow its fleet to more than 60.

Why it mattersThe purchase could add capacity on short-haul routes and test demand for air links into smaller Indian cities.
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Fly91 says the expansion is aimed at serving underserved Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities across India.

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What coverage agrees on

The reporting broadly agrees that Fly91 has committed to 40 ATR 72-600 turboprops and that the order is aimed at expanding regional connectivity in India. It also agrees on the reported value and the delivery window.

What is changing or disputed

What remains to be seen is how the fleet expansion will unfold between 2027 and 2032 and how the airline’s network grows over time. The reporting does not go beyond the announced plan and stated targets.

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The reporting treats the order as a landmark bet on regional aviation and highlights the airline’s plan to build a larger network. It points to the stated goal of connecting underserved cities and the potential fleet growth to more than 60 aircraft. The signing was also described as drawing attention from government and airline executives.

Distinctive emphasis — reported claim, not independently verified.Sources: livefromalounge.com, DT Next
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livefromalounge.com Supportive framing Reported

FLY91 Places Landmark Order for 40 ATR 72-600s, Betting Big on India’s Regional Aviation Future

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Regional airline FLY91 has placed a firm order for 40 ATR 72-600 turboprop aircraft in a deal valued at approximately USD 1 billion at list prices. Announced in New Delhi, the deliveries are scheduled to take place between 2027 and 2032. The young carrier currently operates six aircraft and plans to expand its fleet to more than 60 aircraft while targeting underserved Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities across India.

DT Next Supportive framing Reported

Regional airline FLY91 places order for 40 turbo-prop planes worth USD 1 bn

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Indian regional airline FLY91 announced an order for 40 new ATR 72-600 turboprop aircraft valued at nearly USD 1 billion. According to company statements, the deliveries will begin in late 2027 and conclude by 2032. The signing ceremony was attended by Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu and airline executives. Chairman Harsha Raghavan stated the order will help build a larger regional network connecting underserved cities.