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Air India Launches Abinitio Fly High Cadet Pilot Program to Support Growing Fleet

India’s flag carrier Air India which is planning to grow its fleet by 3x and which according to its CEO Campell Wilson will on average, induct one aircraft joining the fleet every six days throughout 2024, has launched a dedicated abinitio cadet pilot program with two international pilot training groups.

The program named “Fly High Pilot Cadet Program” will see training begin at the Air India Training Academy in Gurgaon, India (Ground School) before flight training at one of its training locations/training partners before completing the type rating in the Air India Aviation Academy simulator training center.

Air India has partnered with two international flight training organisations:

Air India has partnered with a financial institution for cadets to avail financing for training. However, cadets are free to choose any other financial partner as per their convenience.

Eligibility for Cadet Pilot Program

  • Must be a citizen of India
  • Shall demonstrate good command of written and spoken English
  • A minimum height requirement of 158 cm
  • Age eligibility: 18 to 30 years
  • Candidates should be in good physical and mental health
  • Must have the following educational qualification
    • High School Education Certificate (National Institute of Open Schooling is also accepted) with 60% in 10+2 including 60% marks in each of the following subjects English, Mathematics & Physics
  • Candidates will be required to clear a medical test (DGCA Class 1 Medical) prior to starting flight training.

The whole program will take “approximately 24 months (inclusive of the type rating)”.

Source: Air India

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“India Will Lead South Asia To Become Fastest-Growing Commercial Aviation Market” – Boeing

  • India’s robust economy and emerging middle class driving annual traffic growth of 8%
  • South Asian carriers to add more than 2,700 planes over 20 years — quadrupling the region’s current fleet

Boeing forecasts the South Asia region will become the fastest-growing commercial aviation market with more than 8% annual traffic growth over the next 20 years. Supported by a strong economy, India’s rapidly expanding middle class will drive growth in regional air travel.

To meet rising passenger and cargo demand, South Asian carriers are projected to quadruple the size of their fleets over the next two decades. Carriers will require more than 2,700 new airplanes to address growth and fleet replacement, according to Boeing’s Commercial Market Outlook (CMO), an annual forecast of 20-year demand for commercial airplanes and related services.

“Indian low-cost carriers continue to stimulate demand and connect emerging regions with low fares, holding nearly a 90% share of all domestic seats in the region. This reflects the rapid pace of the region’s recovery and economic activity, as traffic and capacity now exceed pre-pandemic levels,” said Darren Hulst, Boeing vice president of Commercial Marketing.

“Similarly, long-haul traffic and capacity to and from India and South Asia lead the way globally, relative to 2019, as nonstop services to North America, Europe, East Asia and Oceania continue to be added. Strong economic growth and confidence in the commercial aviation market have led to record orders for new, more efficient airplanes in India.”

The South Asia market is expected to quadruple its fleet over the next two decades to meet passenger demand. Boeing forecasts the region will require 37,000 pilots and 38,000 maintenance technicians over the next 20 years, driven primarily from growing demand in India.

The South Asia CMO includes these projections through 2042:

  • Of 2,705 new deliveries, 72% will support fleet growth while 28% will replace older jets with more fuel-efficient models.
  • Single-aisle airplanes will account for more than 85% of new airplane deliveries.

As a leading global aerospace company, Boeing develops, manufactures and services commercial airplanes, defense products and space systems for customers in more than 150 countries. As a top U.S. exporter, the company leverages the talents of a global supplier base to advance economic opportunity, sustainability and community impact. Boeing’s diverse team is committed to innovating for the future, leading with sustainability, and cultivating a culture based on the company’s core values of safety, quality and integrity.

Source: Boeing
Photo Credit: Boeing

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