Azorra Delivers Second Embraer E175 to India Based Regional Carrier Star Air

Azorra has delivered a second 88-seat Embraer E175 aircraft to India-based regional airline Star Air, marking the Fort Lauderdale-based aircraft lessor’s first customer relationship in India.  The first aircraft was delivered in April 2025.

Star Air Embraer E175 - Courtesy Azorra

On Thursday (August 14, 2025), Fort Lauderdale based aircraft lessor Azorra announced the delivery of a second 88-seat single-class Embraer E175 to India-based regional airline Star Air.  The second E175 has arrived in Bengaluru, Karnataka, following delivery of the first aircraft in April 2025.  Additionally, two more of the type will be delivered to Star Air over the coming months, completing a lease agreement entered into between the parties earlier this year.  Azorra has also taken over the contract for four Embraer E175s on lease to Star Air from Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE), following the acquisition of 49 Embraer E-Jets from DAE in May 2025.  These aircraft deliveries will support Star Air’s expansion to larger jets, as they scale operations and expand their footprint across India. 

In Thursday’s announcement, Azorra’s Founder and CEO, John Evans, said,

“Earlier this year, we were pleased to welcome Star Air as a new Azorra airline partner, with the delivery and lease of our first Embraer E175 commencing in April 2025.  Now, we are delighted to announce a significant expansion of this relationship with our delivery of a second Azorra E175 and recent acquisition of four additional E175s on lease to Star Air from DAE as part of our previously announced portfolio acquisition.

“These deliveries mark our first transactions in India, one of the world’s most rapidly evolving aviation markets, demonstrating our belief in Star Air and the Indian aviation market.  This is also another important and exciting step for Azorra as we strengthen our position across Asia-Pacific.”

Also commenting on the E175 deliveries, Star Air’s CEO, Simran Singh Tiwana, added,

“Welcoming two additional Embraer E175s aligns perfectly with our strategy of connecting tier-two and tier-three cities in India.  As we enter our next phase of growth, these first two aircraft out of lease agreements for four additional E175s, will allow us to scale operations and increase network connectivity, while enhancing passenger comfort and optimizing cost-efficiency.  We are delighted to begin our partnership with Azorra and look forward to building on this relationship in the years to come.”

Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based Azorra is a relationship driven aircraft lessor that provides leasing, financing, fleet transition and asset management solutions to investors, financiers and airline operators worldwide.  The Company’s multi-cultural team reflects the global markets they serve, and includes core competencies in aviation law, aircraft finance, maintenance, marketing, sales, trading and leasing.  Azorra currently owns and manages a fleet of more than 150 aircraft and engines. Including commitments and orders for new Airbus A220-100/300 aircraft and Embraer E190/195-E2 aircraft, Azorra’s total fleet exceeds 280 assets.  The company also has an office in Dublin, Ireland.

Source: Azorra