FLY91
FLY91, a brand of Just Udo Aviation Private Limited, is an upcoming Indian airline that will begin operations in 2023. The airline expects to start operations as a regional carrier and will cater to mostly underserved routes in India.[2][3] The airline is promoted by Manoj Chacko, a former executive of Kingfisher Airlines, and Harsha Raghavan, the former CEO of Fairfax India.
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Commenced operations | September 2023[1] | ||||||
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Operating bases | Goa | ||||||
Parent company | Just Udo Aviation Private Limited | ||||||
Headquarters | Taleigão, Panaji, Goa, India | ||||||
Employees | 11-50 | ||||||
Website | www |
On a social media post, the company has commented that it aims to offer economical and accessible air travel that will improve last mile connectivity for customers travelling with any airline domestic or international.[2]
The venture, which has an initial capital of Rs 200 crore, plans to start operations in the September 2023, with two or three ATR 72-600 aircraft.[4]
History
On 25 April 2023, FLY91 has received 'no objection' clearance (NOC) from the civil aviation ministry to start operations.[5][6][3]
Fleet
FLY91 has selected ATR-72 aircraft for operations and intends to get 6-7 planes in the first year of operations. Thereafter, it plans to add an equal number of aircraft for the next five years. It currently has two ATR 72 aircraft which were taken on a dry lease.[5]
References
- Majumder, Arindam (2023-04-26). "Fly91, an airline promoted by aviation veterans, to take to skies by this winter". The Economic Times. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 2023-04-27.
- "Fly91 | Just Udo Aviation Pvt. Ltd". fly91.in. Retrieved 2023-02-15.
- "Fly91 gets Ministry of Civil Aviation's no objection certificate to start flights". Zee Business. 2023-04-26. Retrieved 2023-04-27.
- Majumder, Arindam (2023-04-26). "Fly91, an airline promoted by aviation veterans, to take to skies by this winter". The Economic Times. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 2023-04-27.
- Phadnis, Aneesh (2023-01-19). "Regional aviation looks to fly higher as operators chart plans in Goa". www.business-standard.com. Retrieved 2023-02-15.
- "We want to be a last mile carrier: Fly91 CEO Manoj Chacko after aviation ministry's nod | Exclusive". MSN. Retrieved 2023-04-26.