Market Intelligence: Indian Subcontinent

Aviation Exchange Group partners with Aero Flight Aviation to market its ATR Training in India

Aviation Exchange Group (AEG), Spain, partners with Aero Flight Aviation (AFA), India, at the Dubai Airshow on 16th November 2021. The alliance will empower AFA to promote EASA approved Type Rating and Recurrent Training courses to self-sponsored pilots in India in the ATR72-500/600.

The strategic collaboration between the two companies will increase flexibility and streamline the training process for individuals based in India. Aspiring pilots for the ATR Type Rating will have ease of access to the necessary course information through AFA in the comfort of their own home country. On the other hand, AEG provides top-of the-tier training for ATR72-500 and 600 with highly experienced ATR instructors in compliance with Indian DGCA.

“We are thrilled to team up with Aero Flight Aviation, the synergy between the two companies will allow us to connect with self-sponsored pilots based in India and support them in progressing in their career. As part of our zeal to grow globally, we have partnered with a company that will support us to make a real difference in the long run. We are looking at the bigger picture here and we can’t wait to share with you the evolvement of this partnership,” said Vijay Dhanwani, CEO, Aviation Exchange Group.

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India’s new Airline Akasa Air orders 72 Boeing 737 MAX Aircraft at the Dubai Airshow

Boeing and Akasa Air, a brand of SNV Aviation, announced the new Indian carrier has ordered (72) 737 MAX airplanes to build its fleet. Valued at nearly $9 billion at list prices, the order is a key endorsement of the 737 family’s capability to serve the rapidly growing Indian market.

At the 2021 Dubai Airshow, Akasa Air CEO Vinay Dube said, “We are delighted to partner with Boeing for our first airplane order and thank them for their trust and confidence in Akasa Air’s business plan and leadership team. We believe that the new 737 MAX airplane will support our aim of running not just a cost-efficient, reliable and affordable airline, but also an environmentally friendly company with the youngest and greenest fleet in the Indian skies.”

Dube added, “India is one of the fastest-growing aviation markets in the world with an unparalleled potential. We are already witnessing a strong recovery in air travel, and we see decades of growth ahead of us. Akasa Air’s core purpose is to help power India’s growth engine and democratize air travel by creating an inclusive environment for all Indians regardless of their socio-economic or cultural backgrounds.”

Akasa Air’s order includes two variants from the 737 MAX family, the 737-8 and the high-capacity 737-8-200. Providing the lowest seat-mile costs for a single-aisle airplane as well as high dispatch reliability and an enhanced passenger experience, the 737 MAX will ensure Akasa Air has a competitive edge in its dynamic home market.

“We are honored that Akasa Air, an innovative airline focused on customer experience and environmental sustainability, has placed its trust in the 737 family to drive affordable passenger service in one of the world’s fastest-growing aviation regions,” said Stan Deal, Boeing Commercial Airplanes president and CEO. “The 737 MAX, with its optimized performance, flexibility and capability, is the perfect airplane to establish Akasa Air in the Indian market and ensure it effectively grows its network.”

The 737 MAX family delivers superior efficiency, flexibility and reliability while reducing fuel use and carbon emissions by at least 14% compared to airplanes it replaces. India’s growing economy and expanding middle class will fuel strong demand for commercial flights, driving the need for more than 2,200 new airplanes in South Asia valued at nearly $320 billion over the next 20 years, according to Boeing’s 2021 Commercial Market Outlook forecast.

About Akasa Air

Akasa Air will be the most dependable airline in India, offering efficient customer service, reliable operations, and affordable fares – all in the Akasa Way. Akasa Air’s empathetic and youthful personality, employee-friendly culture, customer-service philosophy, and a tech-led approach will make this commitment a reality for all Indians. The carrier plans to offer commercial flights starting in the summer of 2022 and use its new fleet of 737s to meet the growing demand across India.

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Indian Regulator DGCA announces ‘on demand’ licence exams for pilots

Currently examinations and license issuance is done four times per year and this will be increased to monthly written examinations. Additionally, the Indian DGCA will offer its new online on demand examination booking platform which will operate on a first come first serve basis and initially just for its New Delhi center. In addition to this announcement, the Rajya Sabha Committee on Transport, Tourism and Culture released a report with a recommendation to establish a flight school in each state.

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Alpha Aviation Group Executive Director speaks with Simple Flying on ‘How Asia’s Flight Academies are preparing for increased pilot Demand’

“There is a lot of churn happening. We can’t just say, well, because we used to fly 100 aircraft and now we fly 50 aircraft, we have too many pilots – that’s not true. A lot of pilots also retired, a lot of pilots changed jobs. There’s a lot of that happening behind the scenes, so it is definitely paramount that money is put into infrastructure, and money is put into more training,” Choudhrie told Simple Flying.

“With our expansion into India, there are huge investments. We see India as a big growth market with the population there. The middle-class population in India is growing at over 20% per year. So, there is a huge pent-up demand.”

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Indian DGCA starts random breath analysers checks and fines two Flight Schools

Indian Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has levied financial penalty on two (2) Government-owned pilot training organizations, Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Udan Academy (IGRUA) and Chimas Aviation Academy, for irregular breath analyser equipment. Such happening marks the first time for the Indian civil aviation regulator to imposed fines to any aviation entity.

“During special audits of the Flying Training Organisations carried out in the month of September, Level 1 non-compliances were detected in the case of two flying training organisations. Involving provisions of the Aircraft Act, 1934, DGCA has imposed a financial penalty of Rs 75,000 each against these two organisations,” the regulator said in a statement.

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