Indian Flight Training Group Chimes Aviation Academy Grows 2025 Fleet with May C172 and Tecnam Addition

India - Chimes Aviation Academy (CAA), which operates two flight training bases in India, has expanded its fleet with the induction of a Tecnam P2010 Tdi and a Cessna 172, further strengthening its training capacity across its operational airbases.

• The newly added aircraft will support increased training volume and flight hour utilisation at CAA’s Dhana and Neemuch bases.

• The fleet expansion aligns with CAA’s ongoing efforts to enhance efficiency and availability of training aircraft, contributing to cadet flight readiness and scheduling reliability.

• CAA now operates a fleet of 28 aircraft and has recorded over 30,000 flying hours during the 2024–2025 financial year, signalling strong operational throughput and consistent aircraft utilisation.

• The academy contributes to approximately 20% of the country’s CPL output, underlining its significance within India’s domestic flight training market.

Statement's:

• “With every new aircraft, we are investing directly in our students’ futures. This addition reflects our constant effort to scale up not just in size, but in capability. A growing fleet means more opportunity, better efficiency, and more confidence for our cadets every time they take to the skies,” said Dev Punj, Vice President, Chimes Aviation Academy.

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