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Indian Flight Training Group to Launch New Flight Training Operations Across Four Bases in 2025
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Wings India 2026 to Take Place from January 21 to 24th of 2026
Hyderabad, India – will host Wings India 2026, set to become Asia’s largest trade fair and conference for civil, business, and general aviation. Scheduled to take place from January 21 to 24, 2026, at Begumpet Airport, the event promises to be a key platform for global aviation stakeholders.
- The four-day event will offer extensive networking opportunities, bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators.
- A series of insightful conferences will address critical topics in the aviation industry, fostering dialogue on advancements and opportunities.
Source: Wings India
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Global Pilot Training Group Simaero Shares Updates on Delhi, India Training Center in Podcast Appearance
New Delhi, India – Khushbeg Jattana, General Manager of Simaero India, recently featured as a guest on the “Golden Epaulettes Aviation” podcast, a platform by the Golden Epaulettes Aviation. The episode titled “Transforming Aviation Training in India” explores Simaero’s vision for advancing aviation training in the region.
Listen to the full episode here.
About Simaero
Simaero is a world-leading provider of pilot training on full-flight simulators and simulation engineering solutions. With five training centers strategically located in France (headquarters), South Africa, China and India, Simaero trains over 5,000 pilots every year from 250+ civil and military carriers and 80+ countries. Our simulator fleet and training solutions cover the main commercial aircraft types, including Airbus, Boeing, ATR, and Embraer.
Source: Simaero
Photo Credit: Simaero
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Indian Flight Training Group Chimes Aviation Academy Reports Record Flying Hours, New Programs, and Fleet Growth in Transformative 2024
India – Chimes Aviation Academy (CAA), which operates two flight training bases in India and recently announced an order to expand its fleet with additional training aircraft, has reported a record year in 2024 with several transformative achievements across operations, fleet expansion, and training programs. As the academy prepares for 2025, it is focused on sustained growth, innovation, and maintaining its high safety standards.
2024 Achievements
- Fleet Expansion: Added one (1) Multi-Engine aircraft and five (5) Single-Engine aircraft to the training fleet.
- Operational Milestones:
- Flew over 29,000 hours, equivalent to training 145 ab initio commercial pilots.
- Set a single-day flying record of 220+ hours in October.
- Achieved the academy’s best-ever aircraft productivity in annual flying hours.
- Pilot Training Programs:
- Launched a Flying Instructor Program in partnership with IndiGo, inducting six instructors.
- Enrolled 100+ IndiGo Cadet Pilots and achieved excellent pass rates for DGCA ground school exams.
- Technological Advancements:
- Implemented an industry-first integrated paperless platform for CAMO, inventory, and engineering operations.
- Eliminated inefficiencies, streamlining operations to support the increase in scale.
- Expansion Plans: Initiated discussions with state governments and private companies for establishing a third airbase.
Statement:
“2024 will go down as a transformational year in the rich and glorious history of CAA,” said Aniruddha Bose, VP for Operation at Chimes Aviation Academy. “We move into 2025 with renewed energy, focus, and dedication to continue on our growth trajectory while upholding the highest standards of safety in the industry,”
Source: Aniruddha Bose (Chimes Aviation Academy)
Photo Credit: Chimes Aviation Academy)
