Bangalore, Karnataka, Jan. 28 -- Regional carrier Star air announced on Monday (January 27) its plans to enter the aircraft MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) business through a joint venture, focusing on line and major maintenance for regional and business jets.

The Bangalore-based airline, which celebrated its sixth anniversary this month, also revealed its goal of expanding its fleet to 14 aircraft by March and increasing its network to over 100 flights.

Founded in 2019 by the Kolhapur-headquartered diversified group Sanjay Ghodawat Group with business interest in sectors such as energy, aviation, consumer products, retail, real estate and textiles, among others, Star Air has a fleet of nine Embraer aircraft, operating 44 flight...