India’s aviation sector is booming, leading to a projected need for 30,000 pilots in the next 15-20 years. Civil Aviation Minister Naidu outlines plans to address the growing demand.
Asserting that the ministry is working with a collective approach for the aviation industry, he also said that officials are verifying various aspects of 38 Flying Training Organisations (FTOs) and these organisations will be rated.
The minister was speaking at a function to mark the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for an order for 200 trainer aircraft.
Indian airlines have placed orders for more than 1,700 aircraft and currently, there are over 800 planes, Naidu said.
Presently, there are 6,000-7,000 working pilots and the country will need 30,000 pilots in the next 15 to 20 years, the minister said and also pitched for making India a training hub.
India is one of the world’s fastest growing civil aviation markets.
According to the minister, efforts are being made to categorise airports, including the possibility of having dedicated airports for cargo and FTOs.
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