As per the CAR part 2 , An operator should have a fleet of minimum five aeroplanes or five multi-engine helicopters either by outright purchase or through lease. The aeroplanes shall be of maximum certified takeoff mass of more than 5,700 kg and type certified meeting the requirements of transport category aircraft acceptable to DGCA. Multi-engine helicopters shall be of maximum certified takeoff mass of more than 3180 kg and type certified meeting the requirements of transport category helicopters acceptable to DGCA. The aircraft shall be registered in India and shall hold a current Certificate of Airworthiness in Normal Passenger category. For leased aircraft, a copy of lease deed shall be filed with the DGCA.
To facilitate the start of the operations, operators will be permitted to operate with one aeroplane/ helicopter and will be given one year’s time from the date of securing operator’s permit, to have the fleet size of five aircraft. Within this period of one year, the operator will be permitted to operate scheduled services if they meet all airworthiness, air safety and operational requirements for such operations, fulfill the route dispersal guidelines and all other requirements applicable to a scheduled operator....
For regional Airline they have a timeframe of 2 years to get the fleet size to 5. Moca is planning to make it 5 years....
