ATR, Fly91 sign eight-year maintenance agreement at Wings India 2026

ATR and Fly91 have signed an eight-year Global Maintenance Agreement at Wings India 2026. The deal will support Fly91’s fleet expansion, ensure long-term cost visibility, and enhance operational reliability as the regional airline grows its ATR 72-600 operations.

Hyderabad: ATR and Fly91, India’s pure play regional airline, signed an eight-year Global Maintenance Agreement (GMA) at the ongoing Wings India 2026 on Thursday. Fly91 currently operates four ATR 72‑600s, with two more arriving in early 2026, and the extended agreement is designed to support the next phase of growth as the airline expands its fleet.

Fly91 has been a GMA customer since May 2024, benefitting from a comprehensive suite of support services, including Lease Stock, Standard Exchange and Repair of Line Replaceable Units (LRUs), as well as propeller availability and maintenance services.

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After almost two years of operations, and with aircraft utilisation exceeding 2,500 flight hours per year, the airline has decided to update the scope of its agreement to secure long‑term cost visibility and operational performance as its fleet expands.

Fly91 MD and CEO Manoj Chacko said the last 22 months of operations have demonstrated the importance of having a dependable maintenance partner. “ATR’s GMA has been instrumental in keeping our aircraft flying reliably, even amid global supply chain constraints. As a lean and cost‑focused airline, the visibility the GMA provides on future maintenance costs is critical for us,” he said.

ATR Stefano Customer Support and Services senior vice president Marazzani said 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.