FLY91 inducts two new ATR 72-600 aircraft into fleet at Dubai ceremony

Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, witnessed the official induction of two ATR 72-600 aircraft into the expanding fleet of Indian regional airline FLY91, during an official ceremony held at Dubai World Central (DWC), in the presence of aviation leaders from the UAE and India.

The ceremony included the formal delivery and exclusive viewing of the two new aircraft, which now join FLY91’s growing fleet, marking a new phase of collaboration between the airline and Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE). The two ATR 72-600 aircraft, acquired from DAE, represent a strategic addition to the airline’s fleet and will be deployed across underserved regional markets in India, in line with FLY91’s long-term strategy to provide sustainable and inclusive air connectivity. The event brought together senior government officials and aviation leaders, reflecting the UAE’s position as a global hub for aviation excellence and international collaboration.

Attendees included Manoj Chacko, Founder, Managing Director and CEO of FLY91; Chenna Reddy, Co-Founder and COO; Harsha Raghavan, Chairman of FLY91 and Managing Partner at Convergent Finance; Firoz Tarapore, Chief Executive Officer and Member of the Board of Directors of Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE); Jean-Pierre Clercin, Head of APAC Region at ATR; along with senior representatives from FLY91, DAE and ATR.

During the ceremony, Sheikh Nahyan delivered a keynote address, stating: “It gives me great pleasure to join you as we celebrate the delivery and exclusive viewing of two brand-new ATR 72-600 aircraft joining FLY91’s growing fleet. The ATR 72-600 is globally recognized for its efficiency, reliability, and performance. It is ideally suited to operate in the communities FLY91 seeks to serve.”

He added that the addition of the two aircraft brings FLY91’s fleet to six aircraft since commencing operations in March 2024, noting that in just two years, the company has demonstrated what can be achieved through clarity of vision, disciplined growth, and a steadfast commitment to serving its communities. He explained that the company’s vision to connect over 50 cities across India within five years, supported by a planned fleet of 30 aircraft, reflects bold and forward-looking leadership.  

Manoj Chacko, Founder, Managing Director and CEO of FLY91, said, “We are honored to welcome two new aircraft into our fleet in Dubai, a city that represents global best practice in aviation infrastructure, services, and partnerships. This milestone reinforces our commitment to building India’s most dependable regional airline while deepening collaboration with leading institutions in the UAE.”

Harsha Raghavan, Chairman of FLY91 and Managing Partner at Convergent Finance, added: “The UAE has consistently demonstrated leadership in creating a world-class aviation ecosystem. Our engagement here reflects a shared belief in responsible growth, technical excellence, and long-term value creation. As FLY91 continues to scale, partnerships of this nature will remain central to our strategy.”

Firoz Tarapore, Chief Executive Officer of DAE, said, “We are pleased to support FLY91’s continued expansion as it strengthens regional connectivity across India. Aircraft such as the ATR 72-600 are well suited to developing regional markets efficiently and sustainably. This official induction underscores DAE’s commitment to working with airlines that are building durable and forward-looking aviation platforms.”