Air India Airbus Training Joint Venture to power India's aviation future
Air India and Airbus have launched a cutting-edge pilot training centre in Gurugram, marking a major milestone for India's aviation sector. Here's what makes this joint venture so impactful: Key Highlights - Joint Venture: A 50:50 partnership between Air India and Airbus. - Facility Size: Spanning 12,000 sq. meters at the Air India Aviation Training Academy. - Simulator Fleet: Will house 10 Full Flight Simulators for Airbus A320 and A350 aircraft families. - Certifications: Courses approved by both DGCA (India) and EASA (Europe). - Current Status: Two A320 simulators are already operational, with more on the way. Strategic Goals - Pilot Training: Aims to train over 5,000 pilots in the next decade. - Broader Workforce Development: Part of a larger initiative to train 50,000 aviation professionals—including cabin crew, engineers, and ground staff. Infrastructure Expansion - Flying Training Organisation (FTO): Being developed in Amravati, set to be South Asia’s largest. - Basic Maintenance Training Organization (BMTO): Planned near Air India’s upcoming MRO facility in Bengaluru. This initiative not only consolidates Air India’s training under one roof but also strengthens India’s aviation infrastructure to meet the demands of a rapidly growing market.
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