Former Indian Air Force Group Captain Abhinandan Varthaman joins regional airline FLY91 as pilot
Former Indian Air Force Group Captain Abhinandan Varthaman has taken a position as a pilot with regional carrier FLY91. The airline, which began operations in March 2024, runs a fleet of six ATR‑72‑600 turboprops, and its fleet consists of ATR‑72‑600 aircraft. It operates from two hubs in Goa and Hyderabad. Varthaman’s move marks his transition from military to commercial aviation.