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FLY91 orders 40 ATR 72-600s for Indian regional expansion
India-based regional airline FLY91 has finalized a $1 billion agreement to acquire 40 ATR 72-600 turboprops. Scheduled for delivery between 2027 and 2032, this acquisition marks the largest single order for the aircraft manufacturer in nearly ten years. The purchase will expand the carrier's fleet from six to 60 airframes, focusing on short-haul routes connecting smaller cities. For aspiring pilots, this massive fleet expansion signals a looming surge in turboprop hiring and upgrade opportunities within the rapidly growing Indian regional market.