ENA Sectors 2025-09-30 16:52:23 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>Gurugram, Sep 30 (KNN) </strong>Air India and Airbus have joined forces to launch a cutting-edge pilot training centre in Gurugram, Haryana.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The new facility is a 50:50 joint venture and was formally inaugurated by Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu, along with Airbus Commercial Aircraft CEO Christian Scherer and Air India MD &amp; CEO Campbell Wilson.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The centre, part of the Air India Aviation Training Academy, is designed to train over 5,000 pilots across a decade for Airbus A320 and A350 aircraft models, supporting Indias rapidly expanding aviation sector.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">It occupies 12,000 m&sup2; and houses 10 full flight simulators, alongside advanced classrooms and briefing rooms. All training programs are certified by both Indias DGCA and Europes EASA, ensuring global standards.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">At present, two simulators are operational for the A320 family. The remaining eight &mdash; six for A320 and two for A350 &mdash; will be commissioned in stages. The existing academy, established in 2024, already handles training for more than 2,000 aviation professionals daily.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Wilson highlighted that the new training facility aligns with Air Indias growth ambitions. With 570 aircraft currently on order, this centre is expected to cultivate the pilot talent required to scale operations.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Beyond pilot training, Air India is also developing additional infrastructure: a DGCA-licensed Flying Training Organisation (FTO) in Amravati, Maharashtra, aiming to produce 180 commercial pilots annually, and a Basic Maintenance Training Organization (BMTO) near Bengaluru, scheduled to launch in FY 27.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">This initiative represents a major step in strengthening Indias aviation training ecosystem, supporting both the countrys airlines and broader aerospace goals.</span></p> <p><em><strong><span style="font-size:14px">(KNN Bureau)</span></strong></em></p> 43673 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/sectors/air-india-airbus-inaugurate-advanced-pilot-training-centre-in-gurugram 2025-09-30 16:52:23 knnindia.co.in