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KALINGARAJAN · Member Joined: 05 Jul 2015 Posts: 53

Looks like this airline is not gonna last long, too much overcapacity and less demand.

747-237 · Posted: Mon Oct 31, 2016 8:59 am Post subject:

http://www.india.com/business/trujet-announces-non-stop-hyderabad-kochi-flight-1622637/

Trujet announces non-stop Hyderabad-Kochi flight

October 30, 2016

Trujet today announced a new non-stop flight from Hyderabad to Kochi from November 20 to January 18, especially for the devotees going to Sabarimala in Kerala. The special flight, targeted at pilgrims visiting Sabarimala which houses the famous hill top temple devoted to Lord Ayyappa in Pathanamthitta district will operate daily.

“We are proud to offer Sabarimala special flights between Hyderabad and Kochi. After Tirupati (AP), Shirdi (Maharashtra), Sabarimala is in line with our network strategy of offering smooth connectivity to various pilgrimages. The schedule will ensure optimum utilisation of our guests’ precious time even as they can minimise their hotel costs,” MD of Turbo Megha Airways Pvt Ltd Vankayalapati Umesh said.

“We also take care of last mile connectivity by providing Kochi airport-Pamba bus service (on chargeable basis). We hope patrons will avail of this unique schedule in big numbers,” he said. The Kochi airport is located around 190 km from Sabarimala and Pamba is the main halting point on the way to the popular hill shrine, whose main pilgrimage season is from November to January.
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747-237 · Posted: Wed Nov 16, 2016 9:34 pm Post subject:

TruJet adds Hyderabad – Kochi service from Nov 2016

Indian regional carrier TruJet later this week is launching new domestic service on Hyderabad – Kochi sector, which sees the airline operating night-time/red-eye service on this market.
From Hyderabad, first flight is scheduled on 20NOV16, using ATR72-500 aircraft.

2T108 HYD2230 – 0050COK AT7 D
2T109 COK0115 – 0335HYD AT7 D

Source: Airlineroute.net
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justbala · Member Joined: 11 Jan 2007 Posts: 1864 Location: Bangalore

Saw an Ad for new Trujet flights from BLR to RJA and GOI.

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747-237 · Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2016 6:23 am Post subject:

TruJet has added an ATR72-600 to the fleet today, as VT-TMC.
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abhijith16 · Posted: Sat Apr 22, 2017 7:24 pm Post subject:

Trujet commences its first set of UDAN routes starting 27APR

1 daily Hyderabad-Kadapa

2T421 HYD1040 - 1145CDP AT7 x234
2T421 HYD1510 - 1615CDP AT7 234

2T422 CDP1210 - 1315HYD AT7 x234
2T422 CDP1640 - 1745HYD AT7 234

1 daily Hyderabad-Nanded-Mumbai

2T411 HYD0925 - 1020NDC1045 - 1205BOM AT7 D

2T412 BOM1245 - 1405NDC1430 - 1525HYD AT7 D

Under the RCS routes awarded by MoCA - trujet also plans to commence the following -

* Kadapa - Vijayawada/Chennai (possibly by September 2017)
* Bidar - Bengaluru (approval awaited)
* Vidyanagar (Ballari/Bellary) - Hyderabad/Bengaluru (possibly by June 2017)
* Mysore - Chennai (possibly by September 2017)
* Hosur - Chennai (approval awaited)
* Salem - Chennai (possibly by September 2017)
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747-237 · Posted: Thu May 18, 2017 6:37 am Post subject:

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/brandwire/trujet-first-to-get-clearance-under-udan-scheme/articleshow/58722461.cms

Trujet first to get clearance under UDAN Scheme

May 17, 2017

Trujet Airways on Wednesday received the Air Operator Certificate (AOC) from India's aviation regulator Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) allowing it to expand flight services to all metros in the country, the company said in a statement.

It is also the first airline operator in India to be awarded Scheduled Commercial Operator (SCO) permit and can now connect Nanded to Mumbai, Hyderabad to Nanded and Hyderabad to Cuddapah under Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik (UDAN) scheme.

Vankayalapati Umesh, managing director, Turbo Megha Airways, promoter of Trujet, said “We will now connect the underserved cities with the big metros and contribute towards the overall economic growth. We are very hopeful that the response will exceed our expectations”.
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justbala · Member Joined: 11 Jan 2007 Posts: 1864 Location: Bangalore

Has Trujet cut down services to BLR? Their GOI and RJA flights have been regularly cancelled for the last few days.

747-237 · Posted: Tue May 30, 2017 9:55 am Post subject:

TrueJet will acquire two ATR 72-500 and one ATR 72-600 aircraft in the coming month to expand its fleet to seven ATR aircraft.

http://www.financialexpress.com/industry/udan-truejet-alliance-air-set-to-spread-wings-check-out-the-fares-structure/692118/
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Aseem · Member Joined: 15 Dec 2006 Posts: 2819 Location: YYZ

It seems one of them has already arrived

TruJet ATR72 VT-TMU Bangalore (BLR/VOBL) by Nitin, on Flickr

VT-ASJ
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747-237 · Posted: Sun Aug 20, 2017 7:17 am Post subject:

https://telanganatoday.com/trujet-operate-18-routes-centres-udan-scheme

Trujet to operate in 18 routes under Centre’s UDAN scheme

20th Aug 2017

Under UDAN, the company has obtained licence to operate in 18 routes providing the opportunity to expand its operations across India by adding routes such as Bidar, Mysore, Salem, Hosur and Vidyanagar.

It currently operates four ATR72-600 aircraft with the fifth aircraft about to be added to its fleet by the first week of September. By the 2019, the company will have 15 aircraft in its fleet.
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The_Goat · Posted: Sun Aug 20, 2017 12:53 pm Post subject:

I had feared the worst for this airline. Looks like they are doing ok. Touchwood!

But going from 5 to 15 planes in little more than a year is an overkill methinks. I hope they have got their plans in place.

Would be sad if they went the Air Costa way.
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iah87 · Member Joined: 17 Apr 2007 Posts: 2451

I flew them recently from HYD to Tirupati and back, and they were nearly full both way. Prices were lower than Spicejet and Air India and but not that cheap. They do offer a snack on the plane.

Still going from 5 to 15 is a concern as some of the routes may not have much traffic. For example on the same day I went to Tirupati they cancelled the HYD to RJA flight.

abhijith16 · Posted: Sat Sep 02, 2017 6:08 am Post subject:

trujet to commence 2 more UDAN routes effective 15SEP17

1 daily Hyderabad-Vidyanagar (Bellary) [unavailable for booking yet]

2T416 HYD0600 - 0705VDY AT7 D

2T417 VDY0730 - 0835HYD AT7 D

1 daily Chennai-Mysore

2T426 MAA1725 - 1840MYQ AT7 D

2T427 MYQ1905 - 2020MAA AT7 D
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abhijith16 · Posted: Tue Oct 31, 2017 6:29 am Post subject:

trujet to commence 2 more routes from mid-November

* the much delayed daily Nanded - Mumbai effective 16NOV

2T413 NDC1100 - 1220BOM AT7 D

2T414 BOM1255 - 1420NDC AT7 D

* daily Chennai-Kadapa effective 16NOV

2T429 MAA0950 - 1045CDP AT7 D

2T430 CDP1410 - 1505MAA AT7 D
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747-237 · Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2018 6:35 am Post subject:

TruJet has added an ATR72-600 to the fleet today, as VT-CMP.
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bob · Member Joined: 22 Jul 2007 Posts: 173 Location: bom

VT-TMT
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747-237 · Posted: Sat Mar 10, 2018 3:43 pm Post subject:

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/amaravati/trujet-expanding-fleet-adding-new-destinations-soon/articleshow/63245234.cms

Trujet expanding fleet, adding new destinations soon

Mar 10, 2018

Trujet is all set fly a new service from Chennai to Selam on March 25. It will be expanding its services to another couple of months from Ahamedabad and Guwahati. Trujet got permission to fly on 20 routes additionally to operate from Ahmadabad to Porbandar, Jaisalmer, Nasik, Jalagaon; Guwahati to Kuchbihar, Buranpur, Teju, Tejpur etc.

Trujet is planning to add seven more aircraft.

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bob · Member Joined: 22 Jul 2007 Posts: 173 Location: bom

Trujet is first airline to start the operation of all 18 sectors allocated in UDAN 1
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747-237 · Posted: Sat Jul 14, 2018 2:14 pm Post subject:

https://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/news/68939-indias-trujet-to-wet-lease-atr-turboprops-for-growth

India's TruJet to wet-lease ATR turboprops for growth

TruJet Chief Financial Officer, KG Vishwanath says the Indian regional specialist will wet-lease seven additional ATR turboprops by March 2019. TruJet currently operates three ATR72-500s and two -600s on scheduled flights to 14 cities across India's central and southern regions.

Speaking to The Hindu newspaper, Vishwanath said the use of wet-lease aircraft would allow TruJet to more rapidly expand its network. He did not specify from whom the aircraft, presumed ATR72s, would be leased but TruJet has been linked to talks with Jet Airways over its use of their unwanted Avions de Transport Régional fleet.
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bob · Member Joined: 22 Jul 2007 Posts: 173 Location: bom

Only regional ( now commuter airline ) in operation , completed all UDAN one Route ( first airline to complete same ) .. other four regional airline either closed or stopped operation in same period …. good turn around with stabilized operation ….
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747-237 · Posted: Fri Aug 17, 2018 6:24 pm Post subject:

https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/india/trujet-in-talks-with-jet-airways-to-sublease-up-to-7-atrs-2853701.html

TruJet in talks with Jet Airways to sublease up to 7 ATRs

Aug 17, 2018

Jet Airways is in advanced stage of discussions with TruJet to sublease up to seven of its ATR planes to the regional carrier as it seeks to reduce costs and mop up additional revenues amid cash drought, according to an industry source.

These planes are likely to be subleased with its complete crew, maintenance and insurance.

The Naresh Goyal promoted full service carrier currently has 15 ATRs in its fleet. TruJet, which started operations in July 2015 has an all ATR fleet. The deal may be stitched by this month, the source privy to the development said.

The Mumbai based carrier had attempted to phase out these regional jets in the past as well. "Both Jet Airways and TruJet are in the advanced stage of negotiations on the ATR deal. As per the on-going discussions, TruJet will initially lease seven ATRs from Jet Airways," the source said.

While TruJet confirmed its discussions with Jet Airways, the latter said that "it continues to evaluate all possible alternatives".

The source said that the sublease period was likely to be for five years, and under a wet lease arrangement, adding, "If the deal gets through, TruJet could opt for more such planes from the airline."

"We are working options to induct up to seven aircraft for short period from Jet Airways," a TruJet spokesperson said.

The Hyderabad based airline had last month said it plans to acquire five to seven ATRs and expand the network to 20 more routes by the end of FY19.

The carrier currently has five ATR-72s and connects 14 destinations including some under the Centre's regional connectivity scheme, Udan.

“Jet Airways continues to evaluate all possible alternatives to ensure optimum utilisation of its fleet," a Jet Airways spokesperson said.

"Owing to our quiet period, we're unable to respond to further specific queries," the spokesperson added.
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747-237 · Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2018 6:05 am Post subject:

https://www.india.com/news/agencies/jet-airways-plans-to-wet-lease-atrs-to-trujet-hit-air-pocket-3393295/

Jet Airways’ plans to wet lease ATRs to TruJet hit air pocket

October 22, 2018

Jet Airways’ plans to lease up to seven of its regional jets to TruJet has hit air pocket due to regulatory issues and pilots’ problems, a source has said.

The two carriers had attempted to stitch a deal on ATR planes earlier last year as well, but even after months of bak and forth, Jet Airways failed to phase them out.

“The plan to wet lease up to seven ATRs from Jet Airways is on hold as of now. If it comes back to the negotiation tables at all, it will be only next year,” an industry source told PTI.

“Jet Airways is not in a position to provide adequate number of ATR pilots along with the aircraft as a number of pilots have quit the carrier in the recent past. Instead, it wants TruJet to dry lease these planes, which is an economically viable proposition for the regional carrier,” the source said.

“Leasing in an ATR from the market is not an issue but getting trained pilots for this type of aircraft is certainly a problem. So, a dry lease does not make economic sense at all,” the source said.

The source also said that TruJet will have to make an upfront payment of over Rs 35 crore to Jet Airways towards the “advance” lease rentals, adding that the full-service carrier is also facing certain regulatory approvals in wet leasing its planes.

“However, considering the deteriorating financial health of the carrier, certain apprehensions around its future remain. This is another reason for deferring the deal at this stage,” as per the source.

A TrueJet spokesperson had in August old PTI that the carrier was working on options to induct up to seven aircraft from Jet Airways.

TruJet had earlier said that it is planning to acquire five to seven ATRs and expand the network to 20 more routes by the end of FY19.

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747-237 · Posted: Tue Jul 16, 2019 3:52 pm Post subject:

https://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/news/79919-indias-trujet-to-add-up-to-13-atrs-mulls-ipo

India's TruJet to add up to 13 ATRs, mulls IPO

16.07.2019

TruJet plans to take delivery of five ATR72s by November this year, doubling its fleet to ten of the Avions de Transport Régional turboprops, before the addition of a further five to eight of the type in 2020-21. Then, having consolidated its position, the regional carrier will also consider plans to undertake an Initial Public Offering (IPO) "in the coming two to three years, once we reach a reasonable size", director K V Pradeep told a news conference on July 12.

With up to eighteen aircraft, the regional airline expects to consolidate its position as a strong player in the niche segment connecting tier-two and tier-three cities across India.

Even though TruJet posted a loss of INR840 million rupees (USD12.3 million) for its 2017-18 financial year on revenues of INR1.65 billion (USD24 million), CFO K G Vishwanath said it anticipated a 50% growth in revenue for FY2019 and the same again for FY2020, propelling it into a net profit, and then a further 70-80% revenue growth for FY2021.

The two executives said that TruJet was looking at northeastern India as a significant growth area. Five additional aircraft would enable it to commence services to a number of new destinations over the coming 12 to 18 months, including launching Guwahati in Assam as its third base after Hyderabad Int'l and Ahmedabad and starting flights from there to Tezu, Rupsi, and Cooch Behar.

TruJet is also considering connecting Hyderabad to Belgaum, Bangalore Int'l to Tirupati, Jalgaon to both Mumbai Int'l and Ahmedabad, and Hyderabad to both Vishakhapatnam and Nagpur, they added.

Pradeep said that as it was preparing to expand, the LCC had already recruited about one hundred former Jet Airways personnel, expanding its workforce to approximately seven hundred.

TruJet currently operates three ATR72-500s and two ATR72-600s.

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747-237 · Posted: Tue Nov 19, 2019 4:42 pm Post subject:

TruJet has added a former Jet Airways ATR72-500 to the fleet, as VT-TMM.
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747-237 · Posted: Fri Sep 11, 2020 8:18 am Post subject:

https://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/news/95057-indias-trujet-reaches-deal-with-lessors-to-reactivate-atrs

TruJet reaches deal with lessors to reactivate ATRs

10.09.2020

TruJet hopes to resume a full flying schedule having reached deals with lessors covering overdue payments and future rates for five out of its seven turboprops.

"TruJet has cleared its past dues and has further negotiated the lease agreements with the lessors. Negotiations with one have reached an agreement while the conversations with the other lessor are still ongoing," a source told The Hindu Business Line.

According to the ch-aviation fleets ownership module, the Indian regional specialist operates five ATR72-500s and two ATR72-600s. Three -500s are dry-leased from Elix Aviation Capital, two from Aergo Capital, and the two -600s from DAE Capital. The airline has only been operating the two -500s leased from Aergo Capital, VT-TMM (msn 825) and VT-TMN (msn 843) in recent days, although the former was reactivated on September 3 after a period of storage, Flightradar24 ADS-B data shows.

The other five aircraft have been stored since at least mid-July 2020. At that time, The Hindu broke the news that all five were grounded by the respective lessors over non-payment of debts.

TruJet's debts to lessors stood at around INR2.7 billion rupees (USD36.8 million) in mid-2020, when the aircraft were grounded.

The airline currently deploys one ATR to western India connecting Ahmedabad, Nashik, Porbandar, Kandla, and Jalgaon, while the other one plies services in central India out of Hyderabad Int'l.

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