{"id":33167,"date":"2023-05-13T11:40:48","date_gmt":"2023-05-13T06:10:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?p=33167"},"modified":"2023-07-20T13:39:49","modified_gmt":"2023-07-20T08:09:49","slug":"star-air-operates-indias-first-inaugural-flight-of-new-embraer-e175-exclusive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2023\/05\/13\/star-air-operates-indias-first-inaugural-flight-of-new-embraer-e175-exclusive\/","title":{"rendered":"Star Air Operates India’s First Inaugural Flight of New Embraer E175 | Exclusive"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

MUMBAI-<\/strong> India’s largest regional carrier, Star Air (S5)<\/a> today, on 13th May, operated the first revenue and commercial flight of its New Embraer E175, the first of its kind for the Indian Market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The airline took delivery of E175s on 16th Feb 2023. Further, Star Air’s acquisition of a new aircraft is aimed at enhancing regional connectivity. Subsequently, increasing accessibility to areas that are currently underserved is part of the airline’s continuous efforts toward improvement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Star Air Operates India’s First Inaugural Flight of New Embraer E175 \n| Photo: Star Air<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Star Air First Embraer E175 Commercial Flight<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The airline operated the inaugural flight S5151<\/strong> between Bengaluru and Hyderabad. Further, the Embraer E175 has the registration VT-GSI<\/strong> and GE CF34-8E engines that power the aircraft. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Furthermore, the E175 aircraft features a dual-class cabin layout that does not have middle seats, offering exceptional legroom to travelers and making it the top choice. It has around 76 seats and has the capacity to carry 88 in single class configuration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to FlightRadar24<\/em>, the flight took off from Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR) at 8:04 AM IST, One hour late than the scheduled time. After being airborne for almost one hour, it landed at Hyderabad. The plane touches down at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) at 9:02 AM IST in the morning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The airline celebrated the inaugural flight with a lamp-lighting ceremony by its CEO, Simran Singh Tiwana. Further, other senior officials were seen at the airport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The aviation geeks and media personnel were also present to experience the first-of-its-kind flight. Star Air shared the photos on its official Twitter account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Scenes from the first flight of Star Air\u2019s E175 from Bengaluru to Hyderabad. @embraer<\/a> @BLRAirport<\/a> #StarAir<\/a> #FlyS5<\/a> #S5<\/a> #StarAirE175<\/a> #E175<\/a> #StarAir175<\/a> #RCS<\/a> #Udan<\/a> #FirstFlight<\/a> #Inaugural<\/a> #ElevateYourExperience<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/Db25Gebeto<\/a><\/p>— Star Air (@OfficialStarAir) May 13, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote>