Reuters
• Abhijith Ganapavaram
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.
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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.
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