Simaero to Discuss India's Pilot Training Infrastructure at Aviation India 2026 Summit

India – global full flight simulator training centre operator Simaero will participate in Aviation INDIA and South Asia Summit & Exhibition 2026, with Khushbeg Jattana, General Manager India, confirmed as a speaker addressing India's pilot training infrastructure requirements and the expansion of domestic simulator capacity.

• The summit will take place on 3–4 November 2026 at the JW Marriott Hotel, New Delhi Aerocity. Jattana will contribute to discussions on India's efforts to develop domestic pilot training infrastructure under its "Train in India" ambitions.
• The event organiser estimates that India will require more than 30,000 additional pilots over the coming two decades to support aircraft deliveries.
• Simaero's Delhi Training Centre in Gurugram currently houses one Airbus A320neo full flight simulator, with infrastructure designed to accommodate eight simulators as the company's Indian operations expand.
• AFM previously reported that Simaero outlined plans in July 2026 to invest US$100 million in India over five years, with an objective of training up to 5,000 pilots and expanding its Gurugram facility to eight full flight simulators. The company has previously identified the Airbus A320, Boeing 737 MAX and ATR 72-600 among the aircraft types targeted for its Indian training operations.

About Simaero
Simaero is a France-headquartered pilot training and flight simulation services group operating training centres in France, South Africa, China and India. The organisation provides simulator-based pilot training and engineering services, reporting annual training activity involving more than 5,000 pilots from over 250 civil and military operators across more than 80 countries.

About Aviation INDIA and South Asia Summit & Exhibition
Aviation INDIA and South Asia Summit & Exhibition is an annual aviation industry event bringing together airlines, airports, regulators, aircraft manufacturers, aviation training organisations and industry stakeholders. The event was launched in 2024 and provides a forum for discussions on aviation infrastructure, airline development, training capacity and investment across India and South Asia.

Source: Aviation INDIA and South Asia Summit & Exhibition