NEW DELHI/PARIS: Indian regional airline Fly91 is close to placing an order for at least 20 turboprop aircraft from Franco-Italian planemaker ATR as it looks to expand its fleet, three sources familiar with the matter said.The deal would be a significant bet on India's growing regional aviation market, where the government has sought to bring dozens of smaller cities into the air network through a subsidised regional connectivity scheme, but several regional carriers have struggled to build sustainable businesses.A spokesperson for ATR declined to comment. Fly91 did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Fly91 close to ordering at least 20 ATR turboprops, sources say
Indian airline Fly91 is close to ordering at least twenty ATR turboprop aircraft. This significant deal signals a strong bet on India's expanding regional aviation market. The government actively promotes regional connectivity through a subsidized scheme. Several regional carriers have faced challenges building sustainable businesses. Fly91's expansion aims to leverage this growing demand for air travel.
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