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India’s Fly91 places firm order for 40 ATR 72-600s to connect smaller cities

Indian regional airline Fly91 has ordered 40 ATR 72-600 turboprops in one of ATR’s largest single orders, supporting a roughly $1 billion fleet expansion focused on demand from smaller Indian cities. The commitment will substantially increase Fly91’s fleet and expand its regional connectivity ambitions.

Discovered 2026-09-02T11:05:30.719872-07:00 | 2026-09-02T11:05:30.719872-07:00

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The firm order is one of ATR’s largest single commitments and strengthens the turboprop manufacturer’s position in India’s regional aviation growth market.
Fly91’s planned fleet expansion targets smaller cities, highlighting continued demand for right-sized aircraft and regional connectivity beyond India’s major hubs.
The order will substantially increase Fly91’s fleet, making execution—including aircraft induction, crew availability and route development—central to its expansion strategy.

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