India's Chimes Aviation Academy Marks 18 Years of Operations with 33-Aircraft Fleet and 1,000+ Pilots Trained

India – Chimes Aviation Academy (CAA), one of India's largest flight training group's, has marked 18 years of flight training operations, with its fleet now standing at 33 aircraft and over 1,000 pilots trained since its establishment in 2008.

• CAA has grown its fleet to 33 aircraft from 27 reported at the end of 2025, following the induction of three Piper Archer aircraft at its Neemuch base in January 2026. The academy operates from multiple strategic airfields in Madhya Pradesh.
• The academy has trained over 1,000 aspiring pilots across its 18-year history, contributing to India's commercial pilot supply through its ab-initio training programs including Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) and Multi-Engine Instrument Rating (MEIR) pathways.
• A cornerstone of CAA's operations is its Cadet Pilot Program with IndiGo, India's largest airline, directly addressing the country's rising demand for commercial pilots. In January 2026, CAA hosted IndiGo's Learning & Development team for a CBTA-focused training collaboration.
• India's aviation sector continues to expand rapidly, with expert forecasts anticipating growth to over 200 commercial airports and an estimated requirement of approximately 30,000 additional pilots over the next decade, driven by fleet expansions and infrastructure investment.

Statements

• "Completing 18 years gives us an opportunity to reflect on our journey and look ahead. The trust of students and their families, the dedication of our instructors, and the combined efforts of our teams have shaped Chimes Aviation Academy's growth," said Uday Punj, Managing Director of Chimes Aviation Academy.

Source: Chimes Aviation Academy