Star Air has successfully completed a proving flight for its newly acquired Embraer E175 aircraft. The flight departed Bengaluru International Airport and arrived at Hyderabad International Airport in an hour and fourteen minutes making a significant milestone for Star Air. Following the successful completion of the proving flight, Star Air is now ready to begin commercial operations with the Embraer E175. The aircraft will be deployed on regional routes.
“We are thrilled to have successfully completed the proving flight for our new Embraer E175 aircraft,” said Simran Singh Tiwana, CEO, Star Air. “This aircraft is a game-changer for our regional operations, and we look forward to providing our passengers with a superior travel experience. We are committed to operating at the highest standards of safety, and the successful proving flight is a testament to our commitment.”
The airline is planning to launch Belagavi to Jaipur direct flight from May 2023. The flight will be operated on an Embraer E145 aircraft, featuring 50 Economy Class seats in a 1-2 seating layout.
The flight will operate on three days a week, on Monday, Wednesday, Friday. As per the airline, Belagavi and Jaipur are two culturally rich cities located in India that offer a myriad of tourist attractions and experiences.
Star Air, the aviation arm of Sanjay Ghodawat Group is a regional airline based in Bengaluru, India having commenced commercial flight operations in January 2019 with focus on affordable and convenient travel options. The airline currently operates a fleet of 5 Embraer E145 and 2 E175 aircraft from its two operational bases, Bengaluru Airport (BLR) and Belagavi Airport (IXG) to 17 destinations across India.