Air India receives DGCA approval for Air India Flying Academy in Amravati
Air India has received approval from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) for its Air India Flying Academy at Amravati’s Belora Airport in Maharashtra, marking a significant milestone in strengthening pilot training capacity in India and supporting the growth of the country’s aviation ecosystem.
First Airline-Owned Flying Academy in India
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The academy is the first flying training institution established by an Indian airline in the country.
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It will operate a fleet of 31 single-engine and 3 twin-engine training aircraft.
World-Class Training Infrastructure
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Spread across 10 acres.
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Features digitally enabled classrooms, student accommodation, a digital operations centre, and a dedicated maintenance facility.
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Designed to deliver high standards of safety and operational excellence.
Supporting India's Pilot Demand
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The academy aims to strengthen India's pilot training capacity.
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It will help meet the growing demand for trained pilots as the country's aviation sector expands.
Part of a Larger Talent Development Strategy
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Complements Air India's 600,000 sq. ft. training academy in Gurugram, the largest aviation training institution in South Asia.
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Supports the development of a more self-reliant aviation ecosystem in India.
Significance
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Marks a major step in building domestic aviation talent, reducing dependence on overseas training, and supporting long-term growth of India's aviation industry.
