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 […]