India – Chimes Aviation Academy (CAA), which operates two flight training bases in India and recently announced an order to expand its fleet with additional training aircraft, has reported a record year in 2024 with several transformative achievements across operations, fleet expansion, and training programs. As the academy prepares for 2025, it is focused on sustained growth, innovation, and maintaining its high safety standards.

2024 Achievements

• Fleet Expansion: Added one (1) Multi-Engine aircraft and five (5) Single-Engine aircraft to the training fleet.
• Operational Milestones:
  • Flew over 29,000 hours, equivalent to training 145 ab initio commercial pilots.
  • Set a single-day flying record of 220+ hours in October.
  • Achieved the academy’s best-ever aircraft productivity in annual flying hours.
• Pilot Training Programs:
  • Launched a Flying Instructor Program in partnership with IndiGo, inducting six instructors.
  • Enrolled 100+ IndiGo Cadet Pilots and achieved excellent pass rates for DGCA ground school exams.
• Technological Advancements:
  • Implemented an industry-first integrated paperless platform for CAMO, inventory, and engineering operations.
  • Eliminated inefficiencies, streamlining operations to support the increase in scale.
• Expansion Plans: Initiated discussions with state governments and private companies for establishing a third airbase.

Statement:

“2024 will go down as a transformational year in the rich and glorious history of CAA,” said Aniruddha Bose, VP for Operation at Chimes Aviation Academy. “We move into 2025 with renewed energy, focus, and dedication to continue on our growth trajectory while upholding the highest standards of safety in the industry,”

Source: Aniruddha Bose (Chimes Aviation Academy)
Photo Credit: Chimes Aviation Academy)