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Star Air Accelerates Growth with Fleet

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May 2025

Star Air, India's most consistent regional airline, announced a Smaj Embraer E175 jet, into its growing fleet.

Star Air Accelerates Growth with Fleet

Starting May 15th, Star Air will add 15 new sectors to its schedule, expanding its operations to 50+ daily services across 24 destinations.

Looking ahead, Star Air plans to add four more Embraer E175 Aircraft to its Fleet by March 2026 and operate a fleet of 25 aircraft by March 2027, aiming to connect over 50 destinations across India within the next two years. Importantly, Star Air is the aviation arm of the Sanjay Ghodawat Group (SGG), whose strong financial backing lends critical support and stability to the airline's ambitious expansion strategy.

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