Air India Secures DGCA Clearance for Maharashtra Aviation Academy
TL;DR
- Air India received DGCA approval to establish a flying academy.
- The new facility will be located in Amravati, Maharashtra.
- This marks the first flying academy created by an Indian airline.
Air India has obtained approval from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation to set up a new flying academy in Maharashtra.
The upcoming training facility will be situated in Amravati.
According to the reports, this will be the inaugural flying academy launched by an airline in India.
Why It Matters
This development marks a milestone for the Indian aviation sector as the first flying academy established directly by an airline, which may impact the broader landscape of pilot training and aviation infrastructure.
Oct 30, 2026 · Updated 10/30/2026, 3:25:22 PM · Reported with: Hindustan Times
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