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India is stepping up efforts to strengthen its aviation ecosystem by promoting the domestic manufacturing of trainer aircraft and seaplanes while expanding pilot training capacity. The Civil Aviation Ministry is working with the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to improve infrastructure at Flying Training Organisations (FTOs) across the country. The government has also issued Letters of Intent to 11 FTOs for new training bases at Airports Authority of India (AAI) airports. These measures come as India prepares to meet the growing demand for commercial pilots driven by a large aircraft expansion planned by domestic airlines over the next decade.
The Centre is working to build a domestic manufacturing ecosystem for trainer aircraft and seaplanes as part of its broader efforts to strengthen India's aviation sector. Speaking in the national capital on Wednesday, Civil Aviation Minister K. Rammohan Naidu said the government is taking steps to encourage manufacturing in these segments while also focusing on expanding pilot training capacity across the country.
To support the growing demand for trained pilots, the Ministry of Civil Aviation is holding discussions with the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to improve infrastructure at Flying Training Organisations (FTOs). The initiative aims to enhance training facilities and increase the country's pilot training capacity in line with the rapid expansion of the aviation sector.
At present, India has 41 Flying Training Organisations operating through 63 training bases. As part of the expansion plan, the minister awarded Letters of Intent to 11 FTOs that will establish new training bases at seven Airports Authority of India (AAI) airports. The move is expected to improve access to flight training infrastructure and help create additional training capacity across different regions.
The push for stronger training infrastructure comes at a time when India's aviation industry is witnessing sustained growth. Civil Aviation Secretary Samir Kumar Sinha said the country is expected to require around 25,000 additional pilots by 2035. To meet this requirement, nearly 2,500 commercial pilot licences will need to be issued every year.
He also pointed out that Indian airlines are expected to induct around 1,640 new aircraft into their fleets over the coming years. Of these, nearly 500 aircraft are projected to be delivered within the next five years, substantially increasing the need for trained flight crew, instructors and aviation support infrastructure.
India has been taking several steps in recent years to reduce its dependence on overseas pilot training and strengthen its domestic aviation ecosystem. The government has introduced measures to increase the number of Flying Training Organisations, expand training locations at AAI airports and improve aviation infrastructure. The latest initiative to promote the manufacturing of trainer aircraft and seaplanes is expected to complement these efforts by supporting both pilot training and the broader aviation manufacturing sector.
Source PTI
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