Fly91, an Indian regional carrier, has signed an eight-year Global Maintenance Agreement (GMA) with ATR to support its fleet of ATR 72-600s, with four currently in operation and another two due in early 2026.
The airline has been a GMA customer since May 2024 and has had access to services such as Lease Stock, Standard Exchange, and Repair of Line Replaceable Units (LRUs), however having recently exceeded 2,500 flight hours, Fly91 has decided to enhance the scope of the agreement.
“The last 22 months of operations has demonstrated the importance of having a dependable maintenance partner,” said Manoj Chacko, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Fly91. “ATR’s GMA has been instrumental in keeping our aircraft flying reliably, even amid global supply chain constraints. As a lean and cost‑focused start‑up, the visibility the GMA provides on future maintenance costs is critical for us. In our environment, it’s not just about operating the right aircraft, but about ensuring they are maintained to the highest standards so we can deliver the reliable service our passengers expect.”
ATR recently released a whitepaper that identified India as a potential pivotal market for regional aviation, reporting that the country could benefit from 420 new regional routes to improve connectivity to underserved regions.
“As the aircraft manufacturer, ATR is uniquely positioned to provide comprehensive maintenance solutions that ensure the highest levels of fleet availability, operational reliability and long‑term sustainability for operators,” commented Stefano Marazzani, Senior Vice President Customer Support and Services of ATR. “The Global Maintenance Agreement delivers this value consistently, while also offering an ambitious airline like Fly91 the crucial benefit of cost visibility and control needed to scale operations smoothly. We are proud to stand alongside them as their network and fleet continue to grow.”
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