Supported by policy reforms, digital licensing, and royalty waivers, Indian FTOs expanded training aircraft from 324 to 385 over two years, while CPL issuances reached a decade-high of 1,652 in 2025. Key highlights include IGRUA achieving a budget surplus after two decades and progress on the indigenous HANSA-3 (NG) trainer aircraft.

Aligned with Viksit Bharat and Aatmanirbhar Bharat, this expansion aims to support Indian airlines’ order book of 1,640 aircraft under the vision “Train in India, Fly in India,” with safety remaining the topmost priority.

He emphasised that it is essential to increase the aviation ecosystem in the country. He also mentioned that the Central Government is making efforts to manufacture aircraft indigenously in India. The minister expressed gratitude to the Telangana Government for their support in organising the mega event in Hyderabad. Wings India 2026 is Asia’s largest civil aviation event, expected to attract over 3,000 business delegates from 20 countries. The event features international exhibitions, air shows, static aircraft displays, flying demonstrations, CEO roundtables, and an award ceremony. It will also include an aviation job fair.