Air India champions women at the heart of India’s Aviation future

As India’s aviation landscape enters a period of remarkable growth, Air India is helping shape a future defined not just by new aircraft and expanding capability, but by the people who will carry this vision forward.

International Women’s Day 2026 Campaign:
Air India released a video addressing stereotypes faced by women in aviation, showcasing their diverse roles across the airline.

Women Across Aviation Roles:
- Cabin crew: 84% women
- Airport operations: increased from 24% to 31% in two years
- Security: increased from 14% to 22%
- Pilots: 16% of workforce (three times the global average)

Training & Expansion:
New flying school in Amravati, maintenance training in Bengaluru, and fleet expansion are creating opportunities for women in aviation.

Support Initiatives:
Programs like #HerMatters (supporting women through critical life events) and #MakingOurMothersSoar (helping mothers return to work) are central to Air India’s diversity efforts.

The Campaign Video
- Features women from different departments responding to stereotypes they’ve faced.
- Reveals their actual roles in engineering, flight operations, ground services, safety, and corporate functions.
- Aims to spark wider conversations about representation and inspire young women to pursue aviation careers.

Air India is positioning women as a driving force in India’s aviation future, not just in visible roles like cabin crew, but across technical, operational, and leadership positions.