Star Air obtains AOC and readies launch

India's Star Air obtained its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) from the Ministry of Civil Aviation, allowing the airline to begin flights from its base in Bengaluru.

The carrier plans to launch domestic services with a fleet of ERJ-145 aircraft, including serial 14500845. No word yet on the launch date.

The airline is owned by the Sanjay Ghodawat Group.