DGCA's First Ranking of Indian Flying Schools Shows No Top Performers: All 35 FTOs Receive B or C Ratings

Oct 01, 2025 07:05 pm CST

In its first-ever assessment of Flying Training Organizations (FTOs) in India, the DGCA found none of the 35 institutions qualified for top ratings. The comprehensive evaluation placed 13 FTOs in category 'B' and 22 in category 'C', highlighting significant room for improvement in India's aviation training sector. Underperforming schools will receive notices to develop improvement plans, with the next evaluation scheduled for April 2026.