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Former Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman has taken early retirement from the Indian Air Force and will undergo training to operate ATR 72-600 aircraft for the regional carrier FLY91 in Goa.
FLY91 has placed a major order for 40 ATR turboprop planes to expand its fleet and support India's growing demand for regional air travel.
Former Indian Air Force Group Captain Abhinandan Varthaman has joined the private airline FLY91 following his departure from military service. The fighter pilot, known for downing a Pakistani F-16 during the 2019 aerial skirmish, will transition to commercial aviation.
The Indian regional carrier has placed a major order for ATR turboprops, signaling a strategic pivot toward serving smaller domestic cities and expanding its fleet capacity.
The World Meteorological Organization has warned that a strengthening El Niño could become one of the most intense on record, significantly increasing global risks of severe flooding, droughts, and economic disruption. International agencies are urging preparedness as atmospheric conditions point to unprecedented climate volatility.
A Fly91 flight from Hyderabad to Hubballi encountered extreme turbulence and was forced to divert to Bengaluru due to severe bad weather. Passengers on board experienced panic during the prolonged flight before it landed safely.