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Air India Secures DGCA Approval to Set Up Flying Academy in Maharashtra
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 31 Oct 2026, 01:45 PM
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Air India has received clearance from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation to establish a pilot training academy in Maharashtra, as reported by The Economic Times.
Air India announced that the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has granted it approval to launch a flying academy in the state of Maharashtra. The clearance, reported by The Economic Times, paves the way for the national carrier to develop a dedicated training centre for aspiring pilots.
The new academy is expected to offer comprehensive pilot‑training programmes, including ground school, simulator sessions and flight hours on aircraft. By establishing the facility in Maharashtra, Air India aims to address the growing demand for qualified pilots in India's expanding aviation sector.
Industry observers note that the move could strengthen Air India's talent pipeline and reduce reliance on external training providers. The airline plans to commence operations of the academy once infrastructure and staffing are finalized, subject to standard regulatory compliance.
The DGCA approval also aligns with the government's broader push to boost aviation education and increase the country's capacity to produce skilled aviation professionals.
Air India's initiative reflects its strategic focus on long‑term growth, with the flying academy expected to become a key component of its human‑resource development strategy.
The new academy is expected to offer comprehensive pilot‑training programmes, including ground school, simulator sessions and flight hours on aircraft. By establishing the facility in Maharashtra, Air India aims to address the growing demand for qualified pilots in India's expanding aviation sector.
Industry observers note that the move could strengthen Air India's talent pipeline and reduce reliance on external training providers. The airline plans to commence operations of the academy once infrastructure and staffing are finalized, subject to standard regulatory compliance.
The DGCA approval also aligns with the government's broader push to boost aviation education and increase the country's capacity to produce skilled aviation professionals.
Air India's initiative reflects its strategic focus on long‑term growth, with the flying academy expected to become a key component of its human‑resource development strategy.