Chimes Aviation Academy Appoints Aniruddha Bose as Chief Operating Officer

India – Chimes Aviation Academy (CAA), a Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)-approved flight training organisation operating in Madhya Pradesh, has appointed Aniruddha Bose as Chief Operating Officer. Bose, who previously served as Vice President – Operations, announced his new position in early November 2026, following several years with the academy during a period of fleet expansion and increased pilot training activity.

• The appointment follows a period of expanded flight training operations at CAA, which recorded 6,557 flying hours across 4,302 flights and 6,902 landings during August and September 2026. Across the six months from April to September 2026, the academy reported 21,103 flying hours.
• AFM previously reported that Bose was appointed Vice President – Operations in October 2024, having previously served as Vice President – Strategy and Systems.
• During 2026, CAA expanded its training capacity through additional aircraft acquisitions, including seven Piper Archer aircraft during the first quarter. The academy also inducted 67 cadets into Batch ICP 11 of its IndiGo Cadet Pilot Program in March 2026, its largest reported intake for the program at that time.
• CAA currently lists a fleet of 33 training aircraft comprising nine Cessna 172 R/S, 17 Piper Archer DX, four Tecnam P2010 and three Diamond DA42 aircraft, operating alongside three training simulators representing the Piper PA-28-181, Cessna 172 and Diamond DA42.

Statements

• “The past few years have been a rewarding journey of working with a wonderful team, strengthening the organisation and building on the strong foundations and legacy of Chimes,” said Aniruddha Bose, Chief Operating Officer at Chimes Aviation Academy.

About Chimes Aviation Academy
Established in 2008, Chimes Aviation Academy is a DGCA-approved flight training organisation headquartered in Gurugram, Haryana, with flying training bases at Dhana and Neemuch in Madhya Pradesh. Part of the Chimes Group, the academy provides Commercial Pilot License training, multi-engine and instrument rating training, and an airline cadet pilot program with IndiGo. CAA reports having trained more than 1,000 pilots since its establishment.

Source: Chimes Aviation Academy