Less than three years after launching operations, pure regional player FLY91 is set to grow its fleet from six aircraft to 60 in the next five years. The order reflects both the airline’s confidence in the country’s growth potential and ATR’s conviction that regional aviation will play a central role in connecting India’s next generation of travellers. 

 India’s regional aviation expansion requires aircraft capable of delivering affordable air travel on short regional routes while maintaining the highest levels of efficiency and reliability. In a market where fare affordability remains critical and fuel represents a significant share of operating costs, the ATR-72/600 enables airlines to operate short regional routes efficiently and reliably, supporting sustainable growth between Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities while helping make air travel accessible to millions more citizens. 

The order comes at a pivotal moment for the country’s aviation sector. ATR’s Mobility Monitor records approximately 4.6 billion intercity journeys in the country annually, with only around 3% currently made by air, highlighting the vast opportunity still available for regional aviation. More importantly, it represents an opportunity to bring the benefits of air travel to millions of Indians who have never had it as a realistic option before, supporting up to 35 million additional passengers as regional connectivity continues to expand.