Market Intelligence: Indian Subcontinent

Air India Training Academy Hosts Ground School Completion Ceremony for Second Batch of Cadet Program Pilots

India’s flag carrier’s Air India Training Academy, the 600,000 square foot campus in Gurugram which will become one of the largest aviation training institutions in South East Asia, has held the Ground School Completion Ceremony for its second batch of Air India Cadet Program Pilots.

“We are pleased to announce the Ground School Completion Ceremony for Batch 02 of the Air India Cadet Pilot Program, organised by ThePilot.in on 9th October at the Air India Training Academy. Our inspiring leaders – Capt. Manish Vasavada, Capt. Vikram Dayal and Capt. Harish Lamba graced the event and congratulated all our cadets on their milestone moment.

After completing four months of rigorous training, our cadets are now set to embark on the next exciting phase at AeroGuard Flight Training Center and L3Harris Flight Academy in the United States for their flight training.

Wishing them continued success as they prepare to soar higher and take the next step in their aviation careers!” shared Air India Training Academy.

Source: Air India Training Academy
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Flight School Management Software Flight Schedule Pro Reports Strong Industry Presence with 1,100+ Flight Schools

USA headquartered Flight Schedule Pro, a leading provider of flight operations software for flight schools, has released its latest statistics, underscoring its extensive reach within the aviation training industry. The platform is widely used across various flight training organizations, contributing significantly to the efficiency of daily flight operations.

  • Over 1,100 flight schools worldwide are utilizing Flight Schedule Pro’s software.
  • The platform supports more than 12,400 instructors.
  • It manages over 11,400 flights per day, streamlining scheduling and operational efficiency.
  • More than 45,000 subscribers use the integrated LogTen, a professional pilot logbook software.

About Flight Schedule Pro
Flight Schedule Pro, based in Kansas City, USA, provides cloud-based software solutions for managing flight operations. The platform caters to flight schools, universities, and aviation training centers, optimizing scheduling, instructor management, and more.

Source: Flight Schedule Pro
Photo Credit: Flight Schedule Pro

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New Indian Turboprop Operator Announces 2024 Appointment for Vice President of Operations

New Indian turboprop operator Air Kerala has appointed Captain CS Randhawa as its new Vice President of Operations. Bringing an unparalleled 48 years of experience in aviation with roles in DGCA, Air India, the Indian Air Force (IAF), and commuter airlines, Captain CS Randhawa joins Air Kerala as Vice President of Operations.

An alumnus of Saint Stephen’s College, Delhi, and a qualified A-2 QFI (Qualified Flying Instructor) from the Indian Air Force, Captain Randhawa has been a prominent figure in aviation operations and training. His expertise spans flight operations, safety, and airline management, having served as a Joint General Manager at Air India and Deputy Chief Flight Operations Inspector at DGCA. With extensive flying experience on multiple aircraft types, including the B-777 and A-310, and holding key positions such as President of the Federation of Indian Pilots, Captain Randhawa’s wealth of knowledge will significantly enhance Air Kerala’s operational standards and flight safety protocols.

About Air Kerala
Air Kerala is India’s first ultra-low-cost carrier (ULCC). Born from the vision of UAE entrepreneurs – Afi Ahmed (Chairman) and Ayub Kallada (Vice Chairman) operating under Zettfly Aviation Pvt Ltd. Air Kerala takes pride in its fleet of ATR 72-600 turboprop aircraft, known for their fuel efficiency and market leadership. The airline started strong with three ATR 72-600s, with an ambitious plan to expand to 20 aircraft as it venture into international operations.

Source: Air Kerala

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Airbus Announces Commercial Aircraft Orders and Deliveries for the Month of September 2024

In September 2024, European aircraft manufacturer Airbus:

  • Delivered 50 aircraft to 29 customers
    • 1 A220-100
    • 4 A220-300
    • 1 A319neo
    • 12 A320neo
    • 28 A321neo
    • 1 A330-900
    • 2 A350-900
    • 1 A350-1000
  • Secured 235 orders
    • 35 A320neo
    • 190 A321neo
    • 5 A350-900
    • 5 A350-1000
  • Year to date Airbus has delivered 497 aircraft to 77 customers.

See last month’s stats here.

AFM Team Note – kindly contact us for a detailed Excel breakdown of orders and deliveries by airline.

Source: Airbus
Photo Credit: Airbus

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