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Air India Flying Academy Secures DGCA Approval

August 11, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Air India Flying Academy received CAR-CAO approval from DGCA.
Approval covers maintenance and airworthiness of training fleet.
AIFA has 34 trainer aircraft, including Piper PA-28-181 and Diamond DA42.
Academy offers 18-month CPL training program with 200 flight hours.

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Strategic Implications

This approval may signal Air India's commitment to expanding its flight training capabilities, which could strengthen its position in the Indian aviation market. The in-house regulatory framework suggests a focus on maintaining aircraft availability and airworthiness, which could improve the overall efficiency of the academy's operations.

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What Happened

Indian Carrier Advances Flight Training With Regulatory Nod

Air India Flying Academy has received Combined Airworthiness Organisation (CAR-CAO) approval from India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) for its training fleet. The approval enables the academy to maintain an in-house regulatory framework for aircraft maintenance and airworthiness, covering its 34 trainer aircraft, including Piper PA-28-181 and Diamond DA42. The academy offers an 18-month CPL training program with 200 flight hours, and its Amravati campus is designed to accommodate up to 180 cadets simultaneously. This development was first reported by afm.aero.

Source | Originally Published: August 11, 2026

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