Star Air is owned by the Sanjay Ghodawat Group, a diversified Indian conglomerate. As of March 2026, Star Air flies to 31 domestic destinations within India with its hubs at Kempegowda International Airport and Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. The airline operates an all-Embraer fleet of ERJ 145LRs and E175s, positioning itself as a growing regional carrier with modern assets.
Cyborg Score Rationale
Star Air inducted its tenth aircraft, an E175, in April 2025, demonstrating steady fleet expansion. The airline has achieved sustainable profitability through the government's UDAN scheme while building brand presence across underserved markets. Regional exposure and dependence on government subsidies present both growth and regulatory risks.
Top Insights
In September 2025, Star Air signed a memorandum of understanding with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited to set up a dedicated maintenance, repair and overhaul unit for its Embraer aircraft at Nashik
The airline inducted its first Embraer E175ER aircraft in May 2023, starting to offer select seats in business class
Star Air employs approximately 400 people
Star Air serves 23 destinations across India
Named Competitors
Budget Airline Service — Low-cost domestic and international carrier
Regional/Budget Service — Air India subsidiary providing regional connectivity
Budget Airline Service — Low-cost carrier with emphasis on tier-2/3 cities