Market Intelligence: Indian Subcontinent

Full Flight Simulator Manufacturer and Operator Avion Hosts Dutch Delegation at Mumbai Flight Training Centre – 2 A320s Installed

India – Avion Group recently hosted a high-level Dutch government delegation at its Avion Flight Training Centre in Mumbai, showcasing two installed Airbus A320 full flight simulators.

  • The delegation was led by Robert Tieman, Minister of Infrastructure and Water Management of the Netherlands.
  • Key delegates included Ambassador Marisa Gerards, Deputy Director-General of Aviation Brigit Gijsbers, and Consul General Nabil Taouati.
  • Discussions centered around innovation in flight simulation, sustainable training solutions, and opportunities for Indo-Dutch cooperation in aviation education.

Avion supports Gen24 FLYBIZ in Mumbai, operating:

  • Two Avion Level D A320neo Full Flight Simulators.

  • One Simnest A320 FNPT II APS MCC device.

Source: Avion
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CAE Implements CBTA Principles Across Business Aviation Recurrent Training Offering in 2026

Global – CAE has announced the implementation of Competency-Based Training and Assessment (CBTA) principles across its Business Aviation recurrent training programs, beginning January 2026.

  • CAE will roll out CBTA-based recurrent training starting with Phase A of the EASA curriculum in January 2026.

  • Clients will have the option to choose between CBTA-based or traditional training formats.

  • CBTA is internationally recognised by FAA, EASA, UK CAA, and Transport Canada, and is championed by ICAO and IATA.

  • The CORe (Continuously Optimized Recurrent) model will structure delivery, embedding scenario-based modules and continuous data-driven assessments.

  • CAE began instructor development for CBTA implementation over a year ago, incorporating mentorship and standardized teaching protocols.

CBTA benefits include:

  • A stronger focus on real-world competency, decision-making, teamwork, and situational awareness.

  • Improved training engagement through modular and scenario-based learning.

  • Enhanced safety and measurable performance feedback aligned with modern operational realities.

Statements:

  • “The adoption of CBTA-Principles is a testament to CAE’s ongoing commitment to safety, innovation, and excellence in business aviation,” said Alexandre Prévost, President, Civil Aviation, “Our advanced training solutions are designed to help pilots and operators thrive in an ever-changing aviation landscape.”

Source: CAE
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Indian Flight Training Group Chimes Aviation Academy Welcomes ICP Batch 09 with Over 30 Cadets in November 2025

India – Chimes Aviation Academy (CAA), which operates multiple flight training bases in India, marked the induction of its Indigo Cadet Pilot (ICP) Program Batch 09. Welcoming 38 new cadets as part of its integrated commercial pilot training program. The event included an introductory session focused on shaping future aviators with professionalism and personal discipline. The induction programme featured a session led by Group HR Head Shilpika Raheja, emphasizing the importance of personality development and etiquette in aviation careers.

The CAA IndiGo Cadet Pilot Program was launched in 2019 and has since produced hundreds of cockpit-ready pilots through a blend of rigorous training, disciplined mentorship, and operational alignment with airline standards.

Source: Chimes Aviation Academy
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Indian Flight Training Group Chimes Aviation Academy Celebrates 6 Years of Structured Cadet Training with IndiGo

India – Chimes Aviation Academy (CAA), which operates multiple flight training bases in India, in collaboration with leading Indian low-cost carrier IndiGo, has marked six years of their structured cadet pilot training partnership — the CAA IndiGo Cadet Pilot Program — which remains one of the longest-running airline-dedicated cadet training programs in India.

  • The CAA IndiGo Cadet Pilot Program was launched in 2019 and has since produced hundreds of cockpit-ready pilots through a blend of rigorous training, disciplined mentorship, and operational alignment with airline standards.

  • The six-year milestone underscores the program’s ongoing commitment to standardisation and future-readiness, with both organisations maintaining alignment from selection to flight line entry.

Statements

  • “Aviation continues to evolve. This program is our way of staying ahead: a training ecosystem that remains current, rigorous, and future-focused. Our commitment is simple and unchanged — to prepare cadets not just to fly, but to lead with competence, judgment, and discipline.” – Y. N. Sharma, CEO, Chimes Aviation Academy.

Source: Chimes Aviation Academy
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Air India Training Academy Highlights 2025 Investments Into Pilot Training Infrastructure

India – Air India Training Academy has highlighted the strategic vision behind its newly launched Airbus Simulator Training Facility in Gurugram, with CEO & MD Campbell Wilson outlining the airline’s long-term commitment to strengthening India’s pilot-training and maintenance-training ecosystem. The 12,000 sq. meter simulator centre represents a major expansion of Air India’s in-house training capability as the airline continues its fleet renewal and workforce development plans.

  • The new facility is part of a USD130 million investment plan with this new facility being able to house and operate 10 Full Flight Simulators (FFS) for the Airbus A320 and A350 (learn more about the facility through AFM’s previous reporting here). The facility is currently equipped with two Full Flight Simulators for Airbus A320 family aircraft. The remaining six A320 simulators and two A350 simulators will be installed progressively.

  • Air India expects the centre to train 5,000 pilots over the next decade, supporting the carrier’s rapidly expanding narrow-body and wide-body fleets.

  • The launch complements Air India’s broader training ecosystem, including its Base Maintenance Training Organisation (BMTO) in Bengaluru and its Flying Training Organisation (FTO) with 34 aircraft in Amravati, aimed at developing both pilots and engineers for the national aviation sector.

Source: Air India Training Academy
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