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| Founded | 2023 | ||||||
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Commenced operations | 18 March 2024 | ||||||
| Hubs | Manohar International Airport (Goa) | ||||||
| Fleet size | 6 | ||||||
| Destinations | 12 | ||||||
| Parent company | Just Udo Aviation Private Limited | ||||||
| Headquarters | Ribandar, Goa, India[1] | ||||||
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| Website | https://fly91.in/ | ||||||
Fly91 is an Indian regional airline headquartered in Goa. It is operated by Just Udo Aviation Private Limited.[2] It started operations on 18 March 2024, with its main base in Manohar International Airport in Goa.[3][4]
History
[edit source]Fly91's parent company, Just Udo Aviation Private Limited, was founded by Harsha Raghavan and Manoj Chacko.[5] The company received a ₹200 crore (approximately US$25 million) initial equity investment from private equity firm Convergent Finance.[6] The Fly91 brand was unveiled in January 2023.[7] After receiving its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, Fly91 inaugurated operations on 18 March 2024 with scheduled flights connecting Goa with Bengaluru and Hyderabad.[8]
Livery
[edit source]The company's logo and livery feature pastel blue and yellow. It was inspired by the scenic, calm and serene atmosphere of the Arabian Sea, the beaches of Goa and the Western Ghats. The company's motto "Bharat Unbound" is displayed in English on the rear of the aircraft.[9] The livery also features a black cockpit mask around the outer windows of the cockpit. On the tail, the company name is featured in white lettering on a pastel blue background. The name "Fly91" is derived from the country code for India, "+91".[10][5]
Fleet
[edit source]Fly91 operates a single-type fleet of ATR 72-600 turboprop aircraft.[11] As of September 2026, The airline currently operates 6 ATR 72-600. On 2 September 2026, the airline has placed a $1 billion order for 40 ATR-72 aircrafts.[12][13]
| Aircraft | In service | In order | Passengers | Image | Ref |
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| ATR 72-600 | 6 | 40[12] | 72 | [13] | |
| Total | 6 | 40 | |||
Destinations
[edit source]Fly91 operates scheduled domestic services from its base at Manohar International Airport in Goa. As of July 2026, the airline serves 12 destinations across Andhra Pradesh, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Lakshadweep, Maharashtra, and Telangana.[14][15]
| Country | State | City | Airport | Notes | Refs |
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| India | Andhra Pradesh | Vijayawada | Vijayawada Airport | [16] | |
| Rajahmundry | Rajahmundry Airport | [14] | |||
| Tirupati | Tirupati Airport | Begins in September 10 | [17] | ||
| Goa | Goa | Manohar International Airport | [3] | ||
| Karnataka | Hubli | Hubli Airport | [18] | ||
| Bengaluru | Kempegowda International Airport | [19] | |||
| Kerala | Kochi | Cochin International Airport | [20] | ||
| Lakshadweep | Agatti | Agatti Airport | [21] | ||
| Maharastra | Jalgaon | Jalgaon Airport | [21] | ||
| Sindhudurg | Sindhudurg Airport | [22] | |||
| Solapur | Solapur Airport | ||||
| Pune | Pune Airport | [23] | |||
| Telengana | Hyderabad | Rajiv Gandhi International Airport | (begins 10 September 2026) | [19] |
Notable Incidents
[edit source]See also
[edit source]References
[edit source]- ↑ "Contact us". Fly91. Retrieved 3 September 2026.
- ↑ "Fly91: Cap Table". Inc42. Retrieved 27 August 2026.
- 1 2 Curran, Andrew (8 June 2023). "India's Fly91 to open Goa Mopa base". ch-aviation. Retrieved 27 August 2026.
- ↑ "India's Fly91 close to ordering at least 20 ATR turboprops, sources say". Reuters.
- 1 2 Kelkar, Nachiket (9 January 2023). "Fly91, new airline promoted by former Kingfisher Airlines exec, plans to take off by Dec 2023". The Week. Retrieved 22 July 2026.
- ↑ Bhattacharya, Sindhu (6 March 2024). "Immense traffic potential in our sectors: Manoj Chacko MD & CEO Fly91". The Economic Times. Retrieved 22 July 2026.
- ↑ "Bharat unbound: Fly91 Airlines unveils first look, brand logo, tagline". www.business-standard.com/.
- ↑ "Fly91 gets air operator's certificate, to start flights soon". Mint. 6 March 2024. Retrieved 22 July 2026.
- ↑ "Bharat unbound: Fly91 Airlines unveils first look, brand logo, tagline". www.business-standard.com.
- ↑ "Lakshadweep to get closer to the mainland!". The New Indian Express. 14 March 2024. Retrieved 22 July 2026.
- ↑ "FLY91 leases two ATR 72-600 aircraft, expands operation". The New Indian Express. 5 January 2026. Retrieved 22 July 2026.
- 1 2 Majumder, Arindam (2026-09-02). "Fly91 orders 40 ATR-72 aircraft in $1-billion fleet expansion push across India". The Economic Times. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 2026-09-02.
- 1 2 "From 6 aircraft to 46: FLY91 plans order for 40 planes from ATR to expand regional network - CNBC TV18". CNBCTV18. 2026-09-02. Retrieved 2026-09-02.
- 1 2 "FLY91 to operate more flights from Rajahmundry, Vijayawada to Hyderabad from May 16". The Hindu. 2026-05-11. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2026-07-22.
- ↑ "FLY91 to launch daily Kochi–Agatti flights, expand network to 15 stations". The Economic Times. 2026-01-19. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 2026-07-22.
- ↑ "Fly91 launches Vijayawada-Hyderabad flights; route now served by nine daily services". The Hindu. 2026-04-10. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2026-08-05.
- ↑ Mehera, Binoy (2026-08-21). "FLY91 Opens New Travel Gateway With Tirupati Expansion Across Southern India Markets - Travel And Tour World". Retrieved 2026-09-01.
- ↑ Bhowmick, Arpita (2026-04-01). "Fly91 to Link Hyderabad and Bengaluru via Strategic Hubballi Layover to Boost Regional Flight Connectivity in India - Travel And Tour World". Retrieved 2026-08-05.
- 1 2 "Fly91 to expand network to 12 cities, add 30,000 seats per month". The Economic Times. 2026-04-03. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 2026-09-01.
- ↑ "FLY91 to launch daily Kochi–Agatti flights, expand network to 15 stations". The Economic Times. 2026-01-19. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 2026-07-22.
- 1 2 "FLY91 adds Agatti, Jalgaon to its network - Travel World Directory". 2024-04-11. Retrieved 2026-09-01.
- ↑ www.ETTravelWorld.com. "FLY91 adds extra flights on Pune–Sindhudurg route for Ganesh Chaturthi travel demand". ETTravelWorld.com. Retrieved 2026-08-05.
- ↑ "Regional airline FLY91 adds Pune as its seventh destination". The Hindu.