Star Air
Latest, 7 Aug: IndiGo in early talks with Embraer for dozens of E2 regional jets.
Newest on Star Air
- IndiGo in early talks with Embraer for dozens of E2 regional jets
- Navi Mumbai airport flight schedules fall 32% as airlines pare capacity
- Adani explores minority stakes in regional airlines to deepen airport connectivity
- Mundra Airport goes live: Star Air opens 5-city network, unlocking Adani's next retail-tourism node
What we know
From 4 stories, the newest dated 7 Aug 2026. Summary written 6 Oct 2026.
Star Air is an Indian regional airline that has partnered with Adani Group in Kutch. [1] source: Mint Adani Group is exploring non-controlling stakes in regional airlines to improve connectivity at its airports, while ruling out launching an airline, Mint reported in July 2026. [1] source: Mint Adani manages eight airports. [1] source: Mint
ET Small Business reported in August 2026 that Star Air is discussing up to 20 aircraft valued at about $1 billion. [2] source: ET Small Business The figure appeared in a report on IndiGo's early talks to buy dozens of Embraer E2 regional jets, potentially replacing ATR turboprops. [2] source: ET Small Business IndiGo's fleet stood at 441 aircraft as of March, including 46 ATR regional turboprops. [2] source: ET Small Business Embraer requires at least 200 E175 orders to consider an Indian assembly facility. [2] source: ET Small Business
Airport operators are currently permitted an equity stake of up to 10% in an airline, and Adani is seeking greater flexibility than that cap. [1] source: Mint IndiGo has around 900 aircraft scheduled for delivery over the next decade. [2] source: ET Small Business
Star Air has appeared in 19 distinct RetailIntel stories between Jun 2026 and Sept 2026, most often under footfall, retail company and store opening and most frequently linked to Mumbai, Mundra and Goa.
Latest
Star Air launches scheduled passenger services at Adani-operated Mundra airport, connecting Kutch to Mumbai, Hindon, Surat and Goa (23 Jun 2026). [3] source: The Hindu BusinessLine Earlier: Adani Group plans ₹90,000 crore-₹1 lakh crore capex across airports over five years, will bid for 11 new airports, and launches Mundra commercial flights with Star Air, expanding airport retail and travel footprint (23 Jun 2026). [4] source: The Hindu BusinessLine
Brands most often mentioned alongside Star Air
IndiGo, Air India, Akasa Air, SpiceJet, Adani Group, Fly91.
Most-cited sources on Star Air
The Hindu BusinessLine (5 stories), ET Small Business (4 stories) and Financial Express · BrandWagon (4 stories).
Sources
Questions about Star Air
What is Star Air's current strategy in India?
Star Air has partnered with Adani Group in Kutch, as Mint reported in July 2026. [1] source: Mint ET Small Business reported in August 2026 that Star Air is discussing up to 20 aircraft valued at about $1 billion. [2] source: ET Small Business