Star Aviation, promoted by Dubai-based ETA Star Group, which recently got licence from the Civil Aviation Ministry to fly in the Indian skies, is planning to buy 10 aircraft with an investment of around $300 million (over Rs 1,400 crore). The airline is planning to commence its service by mid-March.

Star Aviation, which will be the second airline company to operate Embraer model in India. Already Paramount Airways, which will be the main competitior (since it is also a regional airline) for Star Aviation, is already flying Embraer in India.

To start with, the airline will connect Chennai – Madurai in Tamil Nadu, Hyderabad – Vishakappatnam in Andhra Pradesh, Kochi – Trivandum in Kerala. The airline is also planning to launch Chennai – Banlgaore service by October 2009.

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