Every month, I keep an eye on India’s aviation numbers because they tell us where our skies are headed — and where opportunities for pilots are growing. The latest data from ICRA shows a 10.2% jump in domestic passenger traffic in April 2025, with 145.5 lakh people flying within India compared to 132 lakh in […]
For decades, I’ve seen one question hold back countless passionate young people:“Captain, I don’t have Physics or Math in 12th grade. Can I still become a pilot?” Until now, my answer had to be, “Not in India.” But that might soon change. A Game-Changing Move by DGCA India’s aviation regulator is considering removing the long-standing […]
Hello, aspiring aviators! This is your Captain here, sharing a milestone moment for Indian aviation – and what it means for those of you dreaming of the cockpit. No. of CPLs issued in last 3 years 2024 – 1,357 CPLs issued. 2023 – 1,622 CPLs issued. 2022 – 1,165 CPLs issued. Notably, women accounted for about […]
As an Airline captain, I keep a close eye on the trends that shape our skies. One piece of news that caught my attention recently is Airbus’ confirmation that IndiGo and Air India have become two of the three largest airline customers worldwide in terms of aircraft backlog. Together, they’re waiting for 1,260 new aircraft – 916 […]