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Fly91 Orders 40 ATR 72-600s in $1B Deal

September 4, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Fly91 orders 40 ATR 72-600s in $1 billion deal.
Largest regional airline order in ATR's history.
Deliveries scheduled between 2027 and 2032.
Fleet to grow from six to over 60 aircraft in five years.

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Strategic Implications

This order may signal a significant expansion of regional air connectivity in India, which could benefit ATR and support the Indian government's UDAN ambitions. The deal suggests growing demand for turboprop aircraft in regional aviation, which could indicate a shift in market preferences towards more fuel-efficient options.

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What Happened

Indian Carrier Expands Fleet to Over 60 Aircraft

Indian regional carrier Fly91 has placed a firm order for 40 ATR 72-600 turboprops in a deal valued at approximately $1 billion, the largest regional airline order in ATR’s history. The order is expected to take Fly91’s fleet from six aircraft to over 60 within five years, with deliveries scheduled between 2027 and 2032. The deal was announced at a signing ceremony in New Delhi, attended by civil aviation minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu and ATR chief executive Nathalie Tarnaud Laude. This development was first reported by Aviation Business News.

Source | Originally Published: September 3, 2026

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