Market Intelligence: Indian Subcontinent

India Aviation Regulator DGCA Announces Latest Appointment for Deputy Chief Flight Operations Inspector

India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has appointed Sweety Silvester as the new Deputy Chief Flight Operations Inspector.

“This appointment signifies not just a career milestone; but an opportunity to continue my journey of growth and contribution to the aviation industry,” said Silvester. “Together, let us embark on this journey to lead, inspire, and elevate aviation to new heights of excellence.”

Learn more about India DGCA or Silvester by connecting with him through his LinkedIn profile here.

Source: Sweety Silvester (India DGCA)
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Global Flight Training Group Skyborne and Indian Airline IndiGo Celebrate New Cadets in April 2024

Global pilot training group Skyborne Airline Academy, which operates pilot training bases in the United States and the United Kingdom, and IndiGo Airlines welcomed 14 new cadets to the IndiGo Cadet Pilot Programme during their Letter of Intent (LoI) ceremony in Gurgaon, India. Following a competitive application process, the successful cadets will commence the first phase of their flight training in the United States at the academy’s base in Florida before returning to India for their flight license conversion and type rating.

After successfully completing the programme, these graduates will go on to fly with India’s leading airline as A320 First Officers.

Sakshi Solanki, cadet in the IndiGo Cadet Pilot Programme with Skyborne, says: “While I was working at British Telecoms, I never felt fulfilled. That is when I decided to gather the courage to leave my job and begin studying maths and physics. I’m starting my career at 27, so age is not a deterrent to go after your dreams.”

Raj Ganatra, cadet in the IndiGo Cadet Pilot Programme with Skyborne, says: “I was determined to do my flight training in the US and a few of my friends were studying with Skyborne and only had good things to say. I still remember the day when I first travelled in an aircraft. I was sitting with my parents in the airport and I watched the pilots going by. I saw how they walked, their uniform, their lifestyle—that was the day I told my parents that I wanted to become a pilot.”

About Skyborne   

Skyborne Airline Academy is a modern airline training academy based at Vero Beach, Florida, United States, and Gloucestershire Airport in the United Kingdom. Established by industry experts, Skyborne brings a fresh approach to airline pilot training.     

Founders Tom Misner (chairman) and Lee Woodward (CEO) have unsurpassed experience in commercial aviation, education and training. It is their vision to create a training environment where the highest standard of teaching, safety and relevant airline-style training is maintained, and interactive learning is encouraged.     

Using a combination of tried and tested methods and the latest technology to assess competence, suitability, aptitude and resilience, Skyborne aims to recruit the very best candidates to minimize additional training, reduce failure rates and provide airlines with better pilots and cabin crew.     

Skyborne is proud to hold close relationships with the world’s leading airlines, offering opportunities for trainees as part of British Airways’ Speedbird Pilot Academy, the Propel Flight Academy by Delta, the IndiGo Cadet Pilot Programme, and the SkyWest Professional Pilot Pathway. www.skyborne.com 

Source: Skyborne
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Indian Flight Training Group Chimes Aviation Academy Announces Graduation of First Two IndiGo Cadet Batches

One of India’s largest flight training organiastions Chimes Aviation Academy (CAA), which operates two flight training bases, recently held its graduation ceremony for the first two batches of its IndiGo cadet pilot program (ICP 01 & ICP 02).

In addition to celebrating the graduation event, CAA also rejoiced in the outstanding success of their two aviators who have achieved remarkable victories by clinching prestigious awards:

  • Captain Agam Singh for Technical Knowledge Award
  • Captain Tejash Vashist for Overall Performance Award

Previously, CAA and IndiGo partnered to launch the Cadet Pilot Program (CPP) to source their Junior Flying Officers (JFOs). This program is designed to train aspiring pilots selected by IndiGo to attain their Commercial Pilot’s Licence (CPL-MEIR) and A320 Type Rating.

Chimes Aviation Academy is the currently the only Indian airline abinitio flight training partner which conducts all training in India.

Source: Chimes Aviation Academy
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India’s Largest Pilot Training Facilitator ThePilot.In Supports Over 300 Student Pilots in 12 Months

Mumbai, India based pilot training facilitator ThePilot.in announced that in the past 12 months it has supported over 300 aspiring and student pilots by providing them with ground school and deploying them to flight schools around the world.

ThePilot.in provides an end to end solution for Indian aspiring pilots to obtain their Commercial Pilot License training. Right from the time students enrol with ThePilot.in to start their theory training until they get their international Commercial Pilot License and Indian Commercial Pilot License. All administrative processes are supported by ThePilot.In along the training including medicals, examinations, visa processing, license conversion and interview preparation.

“We have collaboration with over 16 flying schools across 7 countries. This year we supported over 300 Indian’s with their pilot training and I believe in the next 12 months this number will grow to 500 new students. We are not only supporting individual students but also work with airline programs and I am excited to share more on this in the coming few months.” shared ThePilot.in CEO Urvi Jani.

ThePilot.in is keen to speak with more flight schools across the globe which might have an interest to train students from India.

Source: ThePilot.in

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India’s Largest Pilot Training Facilitator ThePilot.In Now Offers Type Rating For Both A320 and B737NG

Mumbai, India based pilot training facilitator ThePilot.in, which recently announced that in the past 12 months it has supported over 300 aspiring and student pilots by providing them with ground school and deploying them to flight schools around the world, is excited to anounce that it is now offering Type Rating training for both the Airbus A320 and Boeing B737 NG.

ThePilot.in’s offering will include competitive low prices and all inclusive training packages (including accommodation, food and transportation).

Source: ThePilot.in
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