India’s Star Air Expands Fleet with Embraer Aircraft and Enters MRO Sector
India’s regional airline Star Air has announced an expansion of its fleet with new Embraer aircraft and its entry into the Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) sector. The news was confirmed by the airline’s CEO, Simran Singh Tiwana, in an interview with local media.
"Our strategy focuses on growth, expansion, and consolidation," said Tiwana. "By the end of this fiscal year, we aim to operate a fleet of 14 aircraft, with over 100 flights serving 23 destinations to enhance efficiency and reliability."
Fleet Growth and Route Expansion
According to industry sources, India’s fiscal year runs from April to March. Currently, Star Air operates nine Embraer aircraft: five ERJ-145s and four E175s. Its network includes 44 daily flights across 22 destinations within the country.
Specializing in connecting secondary cities, Star Air has activated 90% of the routes assigned under the Indian government’s UDAN initiative, a program designed to enhance air connectivity in underserved regions. The airline plans to add five more destinations by year-end, combining both commercial and government-subsidized routes.
Entry into the MRO Sector
Alongside its operational growth, Star Air is expanding into the MRO market. The airline has launched an engineering subsidiary to oversee this initiative and is currently identifying a location for its future maintenance facility.
While Tiwana did not disclose investment details or potential partners, he confirmed that the company is making steady progress on the project.
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