Unease among pilots as Air India plans new ‘flexi contract’ scheme

The scheme, to be rolled out in two phases between January and March 2026, will initially exclude Boeing 787 pilots and Delhi ...

Pilot crunch: India needs 30,000 pilots as 1,700 aircraft await delivery; Union aviation minister flags urgent training push

India's aviation sector requires an estimated 30,000 new pilots to manage its expanding fleet of 1,700 aircraft. The Union ...
The Print

Air India introduces ‘Flexi Contract for Pilots’ to help balance operations

The airline says the plan aims to match pilots' preferences with roster needs and focuses on work-life balance without ...
Mathrubhumi English

Air India introduces ‘Flexi Contract’ allowing pilots to choose work patterns

Air India launches Flexi Contract for pilots, offering shorter duty patterns for better work-life balance without ...

What’s driving India’s need for 30,000 new pilots? Aviation Minister Naidu explains the math

India needs 30,000 more pilots as airlines induct 1,700 new aircraft, says aviation minister. Govt plans cargo airports, ...

Air India introduces flexible contract model for pilots to balance work and operations

Air India rolls out a "Flexi Contract for Pilots," a new work model that lets flight crew choose shorter duty patterns while keeping operations running smoothly. The airline says the plan aims to ...
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India's Aviation Surge: 30,000 Pilots Needed for Future Growth

India anticipates a demand for 30,000 additional pilots as airlines await 1,700 new aircraft. Union Civil Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu emphasized the need for more Flying Training Organisations ...
Reuters

Pilot union objects to India's call for global code of conduct on pilot poaching

NEW DELHI, Aug 11 (Reuters) - A pilot union has objected to the Indian government's call for a global code of conduct on countries hiring each other's airline staff, saying the move is contrary to ...