India’s largest low-cost carrier IndiGo has appointed Aditya Gupta as its new Assistant Manager for Flight Operations (Cadet Pilot Program). Expressing excitement about his new role. Mr. Gupta said, “I am honored to be on board to join a team of such high achievers and look forward to contributing to our continued success.” To know more about IndiGo or Mr. Gupta, connect with him through his LinkedIn Profile.
Source: Aditya Gupta
Photo Credit: IndiGo (shown as meta image)
IndiGo, India’s largest airline, has placed a firm order for 30 Airbus A350-900 aircraft. The order will help expand IndiGo’s international network to long-haul destinations.
India, the world’s fastest growing major aviation market, is on the verge of an international travel boom as the economy grows and household incomes rise. The A350 is perfectly positioned to serve the country’s aspirations for long-range travel. The choice of the A350 is a reaffirmation of IndiGo’s continued trust in Airbus and is yet another validation of the aircraft as the undisputed leader in long-haul air travel.
“Today’s historic moment marks a new chapter for IndiGo and will further shape the future of the airline and for Indian aviation at the same time. For IndiGo, after successfully pioneering the Indian skies with an unprecedented journey, its fleet of 30 Airbus A350-900 aircraft will allow IndiGo to embark on its next phase of becoming one of the leading global aviation players. At IndiGo, we take pride in being India’s preferred airline and for offering connectivity to our customers, in and with India. This reaffirms IndiGo’s belief in, and commitment to, the growth of India, and in our strategic partnership with Airbus,” said Pieter Elbers, CEO, IndiGo.
“A heartfelt thank you to IndiGo for putting its trust in Airbus once again, and to our respective teams who negotiated this agreement for 30 A350s. IndiGo’s first widebody order opens an exciting new chapter in our close partnership. We are proud that our fuel-efficient, next-generation A320 Family revolutionised domestic air travel in India, and that now the A350 is poised to replicate the same success on long-haul routes,” Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, Airbus EVP Sales, Commercial Aircraft.
Bound in a relationship of symbiotic growth with India for more than half a century, Airbus products and services have catalysed the growth of the country’s civil aviation sector. While the Airbus A320 Family is supporting the democratisation of air travel in India, the A350 has become the reference aircraft to unlock the true potential of the international market for the Indian carriers.
IndiGo is among the fastest growing airline companies in the world, and is one of the largest A320 Family customers.
The A350 is the world’s most modern and efficient wide-body aircraft in the 300-410 seater category. The A350’s clean sheet design includes state-of-the-art technologies and aerodynamics delivering unmatched standards of efficiency and comfort. Its new generation engines and use of lightweight materials bring a 25 per cent advantage in fuel burn, operating costs and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, compared to previous generation competitor aircraft.
Source: Airbus
Aircraft manufacturer Airbus signed an agreement with Hinfact, a startup founded in 2018 specializing in creating and developing software solutions to enhance flight safety through two main focuses i.e. pilot training and in-flight operations, to offer airlines a complete Competency Based Training Assessment / Evidence-Based Training (CBTA/EBT) solution.
“With Airbus-specific data and configuration integrated into the Hinfact software, it ushers in a new era in data analytics for flight training,” said Vincent Rougès, Program Manager – Flight Operations & Training at Airbus.
Airbus is using Hinfact Training for its internal Instructor training and plans to extend the integration of this software to the entire CBTA training curriculum.
“Within the last few months, our solution Hinfact Training has been implemented in the main Airbus Training Centers around the globe,” said Thomas Bessiere, Co-founder & CEO at Hinfact. “As of today, we are taking the next step in our collaboration. We signed a major agreement that will allow us to also benefit from Airbus Training’s expertise in our industry. This agreement is a huge step forward and the conclusion of interesting and enriching discussions with the Airbus team.“.
“We believe at Hinfact that this cooperation will help the expansion of Evidence Based Training (EBT) in aviation training and help more and more airlines have a smooth transition towards it,” added Bessiere.
Source: Airbus and Hinfact
Photo Credit: Airbus and Hinfact
43 Air School, one of Africa’s largest flight training organisations, announced it has welcomed 5 new students for Insight’s IndiGo Cadet Pilot Programme in April 2024. The program is done in partnership with Indian pilot training facilitator Insight Flyer who earlier in April visited 43 Air School .
“Thrilled to share my recent visit to 43 Air School in South Africa, our esteemed flying training partner for IndiGo Airlines’ cadet pilot program. Witnessing their top-notch facilities firsthand was truly awe-inspiring! With a fleet of 70+ aircraft ensuring seamless training, state-of-the-art MRO for comprehensive aircraft maintenance, cutting-edge simulators for advanced training, and a picturesque campus in Port Alfred, it’s no wonder 43 Air School stands out as one of the premier flight training institutions globally. Proud to be part of this partnership shaping the future of aviation.” shared Gaurav Bindal, Head of Training Department at Insight Flyer.
IndiGo, the leading airline of India, has appointed Insight Aviation to select and train ab-initio pilots for their Cadet Pilot Programme to fulfil their growing demand for pilots to cater for their massive fleet growth. Insight Aviation has teamed up with South Africa’s premier flight training organization, 43 Air School, to deliver a the flight training component of the program.
Key program statistics:
Source: Insight Aviation
Photo Credit: Insight Aviation
Diamond Aircraft, a manufacturer of training aircraft headquartered in Austria, released the teaser for its upcoming feature “A Flight School’s Secret Pathway to Success”.
“In our upcoming feature “A Flight School’s Secret Pathway to Success”, we’ll be taking you on around the world to hear from some of the most esteemed pilot academies, airlines, militaries, and universities share what led them to Diamond Aircraft, what happened when they started using Diamonds, and where they are today as a result — each encountering their own unique challenges along the way.” stated Diamond Aircraft.
Hear from:
Check out the teaser below.
Source: Diamond Aircraft
Photo Credit: Diamond Aircraft
One of India’s largest flight training organiastions Chimes Aviation Academy (CAA), which operates two flight training bases, proudly announces the successful signing event of the Letter of Intent (LOI) for Batch ICP 04 of the CAA IndiGo Cadet Pilot Program. The momentous occasion took place on April 30th, 2024, at Le Méridien, Gurgaon, where aspiring cadets and their proud parents gathered to mark this significant milestone.
The event was graced by the esteemed leadership of both IndiGo and Chimes Aviation Academy, creating an atmosphere of celebration and pride. The signing of the LOIs symbolizes not just a contractual agreement but the beginning of a professional transformative journey for these aspiring pilots.
“We are honored to have witnessed today the largest cohort to date of cadet pilots, comprising 54 aspiring aviators, as part of Batch ICP 04, within the esteemed IndiGo Cadet Pilot Program,” said Y.N. “Bobby” Sharma, CEO of Chimes Aviation Academy. “This gathering highlights our strong partnership and shared commitment to shaping the future of aviation, in line with the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat. Through rigorous training, mentorship, and hands-on experience, Chimes Aviation Academy is committed to preparing these cadets for successful careers in the aviation industry.”
Source: Chimes Aviation Academy
Photo Credit: Chimes Aviation Academy
Global flight training group, Airways Aviation, with operational bases in France, Italy, Turkey, Lebanon, Australia and India has appointed Lakshmi Mohan as the General Manager of Airways Aviation India in Hyderabad. Airways Aviation has been operating its Indian base since 2023 when it conducted its first successful foundation course. Learn more about Airways Aviation India or Mohan by connecting with her through her LinkedIn profile here.
Airways Aviation Group operates one of the largest fleets of privately owned training aircraft worldwide including Europe’s largest fleet of Diamond DA42 and DA40 aircraft.
Source: Lakshmi Mohan (Airways Aviation India)
Photo Credit: Airways Aviation (shown as meta image)
India’s flag carrier Air India has launched the social media channels for its Air India Training Academy – the 600,000 square foot campus in Gurugram will become one of the largest aviation training institutions in South East Asia.
“With a mission to foster Industry-Ready Aviation Professionals through comprehensive training programs, we strive to integrate education, research, and industry collaboration, embodying the essence of our airline culture.
Our academy has been providing immersive learning experiences for Air India professionals through exposure to industry insights & expertise along with a strong focus on practical application. Our cutting-edge Pilot Simulator Facility caters to the training needs of Air India pilots while our versatile classroom centre is equipped to meet the varied training requirements covering the DGCA Curriculum, Specialised Airline Courses, and more.
With plans to start an Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (AME) School, we aim to give aspiring aviation professionals a launchpad to excel through top-tier training and mentorship.” stated Air India Training Academy.
Air India 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.
In April 2024 Air India Training Academy also shared that it is now accepting applications for the second batch of intake for its “Fly High Pilot Cadet Program”.
Source: Air India Training Academy
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 announced that it is now accepting applications for the second batch of intake for its “Fly High Pilot Cadet Program”.
The dedicated abinitio cadet pilot program launched in February 2024 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
The whole program will take “approximately 24 months (inclusive of the type rating)”.
Source: Air India
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