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India's Major Airlines Employ Nearly 14,000 Pilots: Aviation Ministry Data Reveals Distribution Across Carriers
Dec 09, 2025 10:08 am CST
The Indian aviation sector currently employs 13,989 pilots across six major domestic airlines, with Air India leading at 6,350 pilots followed by IndiGo with 5,085 cockpit crew members. The Ministry of Civil Aviation also highlighted ongoing efforts to enhance pilot training infrastructure with 40 Flying Training Organizations operating across 62 bases nationwide, as India's aviation industry continues to expand.
IndiGo Crisis: Over 200 Flights Cancelled as New Flight Duty Time Regulations Impact India's Largest Airline
Dec 04, 2025 01:15 am CST
IndiGo, India's largest airline controlling over 60% of the domestic market, is facing a severe operational breakdown with approximately 200 flights cancelled across major airports. The disruption stems primarily from crew shortages following the implementation of revised Flight Duty Time Limitation regulations, compounded by technical issues and seasonal scheduling changes. Passengers report extensive delays, with on-time performance dropping to just 35%, while pilots' associations dispute the airline's explanation and attribute the crisis to inadequate workforce planning.