Directorate General of Civil Aviation i.e. DGCA has given Air Operator Certificate (AOC) to the new regional airline Fly 91. Fly-91 told that the logo of their airline is a flying butterfly.
Fly-91 said that the airline's flying butterfly logo symbolizes the mesmerizing beauty and vibrant diversity of India. Fly-91, a regional airline headquartered in Goa.
meeting regulatory requirements
- The issuance of the AOC indicates completion of all regulatory and compliance requirements mandated by DGCA, paving the way for Fly-91 to commence its commercial operations.
Understanding the Importance of AOC
- An AOC is an authorization required for an operator to conduct specified commercial air transport operations.
- It symbolizes compliance with stringent regulatory standards and demonstrates an airline's ability to ensure safety and reliability in its operations.
proving flights and acknowledgment
- Under the supervision of the country's aviation regulator, Fly91 successfully operated flights as part of the AOC process.
- Manoj Chacko, MD & CEO, Fly-91 expressed his gratitude for the collective effort of the team, highlighting their commitment, dedication, meticulous planning and exemplary collaboration.
Fleet expansion and home base
- Fly-91 recently welcomed its first ATR 72-600, one of two aircraft leased from Dubai Aerospace Enterprise.
- These aircraft will be deployed at Manohar International Airport in Mopa, Goa, making Fly91 the first Indian airline to use Goa as its home base.
Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) UDAN
- With its eye on enhancing connectivity in India's Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, Fly91 has been allotted the first set of routes under the government's Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) UDAN.
- These routes, allocated under UDAN 5.0, will connect Fly91 to cities like Sindhudurg, Jalgaon, Nanded in Maharashtra and Agatti in Lakshadweep, as well as other major business and leisure destinations like Bengaluru, Goa, Hyderabad and Pune.
Bridging the connectivity gap
- Operating under the code IC, Fly-91 aims to serve as a catalyst for connectivity, bridging the gap between small towns and major urban centers across India.