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FLY91 Leases Two Aircraft from TrueNoord to Accelerate Regional Expansion

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Written by Intern Swara Bodke || Team Allycaral

Regional airline FLY91 has inducted two aircraft under long-term operating leases from regional aircraft lessor TrueNoord, continuing its measured fleet expansion aimed at strengthening air connectivity across Tier-2 and Tier-3 markets in India.
The first aircraft entered service in December 2025, while the second, delivered in January 2026, is scheduled to commence operations in February. With this transaction, TrueNoord becomes FLY91’s second aircraft lessor.
“This partnership gives us the flexibility to scale our fleet in a disciplined manner, aligned with demand and our long-term regional strategy,” said Manoj Chacko, Managing Director and CEO of FLY91. “The addition of a second leading global lessor to our portfolio is a significant reaffirmation of FLY91’s operational strengths, governance standards and execution capability.”
One of the newly inducted aircraft will be based in Goa, the airline’s home base, while the other will operate from Hyderabad, reinforcing FLY91’s dual-hub strategy and its focus on underserved regional routes.
Harsha Raghavan, Chairman of FLY91 and Managing Partner at Convergent Finance, said the collaboration supports responsible scaling. “The partnership with TrueNoord enables growth while maintaining financial and operational discipline.”


India’s regional aviation market continues to gain momentum, driven by increasing demand from smaller cities and policy support under the UDAN scheme. Welcoming the partnership, Anne-Bart Tieleman, CEO of TrueNoord, said the company is pleased to support FLY91’s growth plans. He noted that regional flying in India is becoming increasingly viable and commercially sustainable, with airlines seeking aircraft that can be rapidly deployed, operate from regional airports and deliver low trip-cost economics.
Abhineet Awasthi, Commercial & Transaction Manager at TrueNoord, highlighted FLY91’s execution-focused approach. “FLY91 is an agile, execution-driven airline with a clear regional connectivity focus. The team demonstrated a pragmatic, solution-oriented approach throughout the transaction.”
With the induction of these aircraft, FLY91’s fleet expands to four aircraft. The airline currently serves nine destinations and plans to grow its network to 15 destinations in the first quarter of 2026, with two additional aircraft expected to join the fleet by the end of Q1 FY2026.

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FLY91 Adds Extra Flights on Pune-Sindhudurg Route to Meet Ganesh Chaturthi Travel Demand

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As Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations begin to light up homes and hearts across Maharashtra, regional airline FLY91 is stepping up to ensure smooth travel for thousands. The Goa-based airline has announced additional flights on its increasingly popular Pune-Sindhudurg-Pune route to cater to the sharp spike in passenger demand during the festive period.

The new flights will operate on August 24, 29, 31, and September 5 and 7, offering greater flexibility and travel options for families heading back to their native places for the Ganpati festivities.

“Ganesh Chaturthi is a special time for our customers, with many travelling to be with family and friends,” said Manoj Chacko, Managing Director and CEO of FLY91. “By adding extra flights on our Pune-Sindhudurg-Pune route, we aim to give passengers greater flexibility and more options during this festive period.”

Ganesh Chaturthi, one of Maharashtra’s biggest festivals, sees a massive influx of travelers from cities back to their hometowns. Sindhudurg, known for its rich cultural heritage and coastal beauty, becomes a key travel hub during this time.

This move follows FLY91’s earlier additions to its schedule during the Independence Day long weekend, where it added flights on August 14, 15, and 18 on both the Pune-Goa-Pune and Pune-Sindhudurg-Pune sectors. These strategic enhancements underscore the airline’s agility in responding to peak travel demands.

Headquartered in Goa, FLY91 is focused on enhancing regional connectivity, especially linking tier 2 and tier 3 cities. With eight domestic destinations currently in its network, the airline connects four key cities in Maharashtra alone: Sindhudurg, Jalgaon, Solapur, and Pune.

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ONE delegates visit Delta Ports to assess container-handling infrastructure, express strong interest in Goa Port

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A senior delegation from Ocean Network Express (ONE), Mumbai, visited Delta Ports Mormugao Terminal Private Limited on June 16 to assess the terminal’s container-handling infrastructure—a move seen as a major step towards strengthening regional trade and economic growth in Goa.
ONE, a leading global carrier operating over 260 vessels with a total capacity exceeding 2 million TEU, was represented by its Managing Director Masahiro Sakikubo. Sakikubo, along with the visiting delegates, undertook a detailed tour of the port terminal before participating in a high-level meeting at the Mormugao Port Authority (MPA).
The meeting was attended by MPA Chairperson Dr. VinodKumar, senior MPA authorities, Delta Ports’ top management including Managing Director Ahmed Mohiuddin, Director Shamil Ahmed, Vice President Raghoba Kotkar, GM Operations Pravir Patnaik, and Sr. Manager Business Development Vishnu Prasad. Agents for ONE LINE Goa, Biju Mohan and Nilesh, were also present.

The ONE team showed strong interest in the ongoing developments at Delta Ports, especially regarding the potential resumption of container services. The visit was the result of continuous stakeholder engagement and is seen as a positive indication for the future of Goa Port.
ONE has expressed a firm interest in calling at Goa Port, subject to feeder operator support. Unifeeder is actively assessing the feasibility of adding Goa to its network and is in talks with CMA CGM, ONE, Maersk, MSC, and HMM to ensure container volume commitments post-monsoon.
The MPA chairperson assured full support and incentives to facilitate these developments. Meanwhile, Delta Ports is also in discussions with the Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) to include Goa in the SMILE (Sci-Middle-East-India-Liner-Express) Service. This initiative aims to reduce road transport dependency and support coastal cargo movement for commodities such as salt, industrial salt, tiles, bentonite, and manufactured goods—offering a major boost to local industries.
With these initiatives, Goa’s exporters and importers are poised to gain direct global connectivity from their home port, enabling MSMEs to expand internationally with reduced logistics costs.

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FLY91 adds Solapur to its growing network

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~Booking is live for FLY91’s Goa–Solapur route

~ With the new route, FLY91 now connects eight destinations across India.

~ The route unlocks air access to five major pilgrimage centres popular among travellers from Maharashtra and the Konkan region.

Panaji, May 2025 – FLY91, India’s pure-play regional airline, will soon have direct flights between Goa and Solapur, further strengthening its commitment to enhancing last-mile air connectivity across underserved regions in India. With this addition, FLY91 connects eight destinations across the country, including four in Maharashtra, namely Pune, Jalgaon, Sindhudurg and now, Solapur. 

Bookings for the Goa–Solapur route have gone live. 

By offering a safe, time-efficient and reliable mode of transport, FLY91 has made Goa’s vibrant tourism and Solapur’s spiritual and industrial potential easily accessible for travellers from both regions.

Solapur, a key textile and industrial centre in south-western Maharashtra, also serves as the gateway to five revered pilgrimage sites in the western Indian state. With FLY91’s direct flights from Goa, travellers and pilgrims can now conveniently access religious and cultural heritage destinations such as Pandharpur (Vitthal-Rukmini Temple), Tuljapur (Tulja Bhavani Temple), Akkalkot (Swami Samarth Maharaj Temple), Gangapur (Sri Narasimha Saraswati Swami Math) and the Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga, important spiritual hubs attracting millions of visitors annually from Maharashtra and other parts of the country. 

“The launch of the Goa–Solapur route will highlight FLY91’s focus on improving connectivity to traditionally underserved destinations,” said Manoj Chacko, MD and CEO of FLY91. “Solapur is not only a key centre of industry but also a critical node in Maharashtra’s pilgrimage circuit. Our flights will make it easier for pilgrims, as well as business and leisure travellers alike, to move between these regions comfortably,” he further stated. 

FLY91 is thankful to the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of Maharashtra, Director General of Civil Aviation, Airport Authority of India, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited and other stakeholders who continue to support us as we expand into Solapur. 

Based out of Manohar International Airport in Goa, FLY91 currently connects key regional centres such as Hyderabad and Pune with tier II and tier III destinations including Jalgaon, Sindhudurg and Goa.

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FLY91 Launches Direct Goa–Solapur Flights, Strengthening Regional Air Connectivity Across Maharashtra

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FLY91, India’s fast-growing regional airline, has expanded its network with the launch of direct flights between Goa and Solapur. This latest addition underscores the airline’s continued commitment to improving last-mile connectivity and linking underserved destinations across the country.

With Solapur now on its route map, FLY91 connects a total of eight destinations, including four in Maharashtra—Pune, Jalgaon, Sindhudurg, and now Solapur. The airline’s strategic focus on regional cities is helping bridge critical gaps in India’s aviation ecosystem, making air travel more accessible and efficient.

This new direct service connects two important centers—Goa, India’s premier beach and tourism destination, and Solapur, a culturally rich city in southwestern Maharashtra. Solapur holds historical, religious, and industrial significance and serves as a major access point to five renowned pilgrimage sites: Pandharpur, Tuljapur, Akkalkot, Gangapur, and Bhimashankar. The new flight is expected to particularly benefit religious tourists, many of whom previously relied on long and less convenient modes of travel.

According to Manoj Chacko, MD and CEO of FLY91, “This launch showcases FLY91’s mission to enhance connectivity to vital but traditionally underserved destinations.” The Goa–Solapur route is not only a boost to religious tourism, but also supports business, academic, and leisure travel between the two regions. With Solapur’s strong presence in the textile industry and Goa’s growing role as a technology and lifestyle hub, the connection is set to foster greater regional collaboration.

The airline also expressed its gratitude to key stakeholders including the Ministry of Civil Aviation and the Government of Maharashtra, whose support has been crucial in enabling this growth. FLY91 continues to operate from Manohar International Airport (Mopa) in Goa, where it is steadily strengthening its presence as a regional hub for western and southern India.

Bookings for the Goa–Solapur route are now open, offering passengers a quicker, more reliable alternative to road or rail journeys. With regional air travel playing an increasingly important role in India’s transportation landscape, FLY91 is well-positioned to lead the charge in connecting Bharat’s heartlands with speed, safety, and comfort.

To explore schedules or make bookings, passengers can visit www.fly91.in.