Air India and Airbus have jointly unveiled an advanced pilot training centre in Gurugram, India, as the airline consolidates its training facilities amid ongoing fleet expansion.
The new training centre is sited at the Air India Aviation Training Academy, and will be equipped with 10 full-flight simulators, covering Airbus platforms like the A320 and A350.
There are currently two A320 full-flight simulators, and another six A320 and two A350 simulators will be installed “progressively”. Air India currently operates both A320s and A350s, and holds orders for both types.
Air India CEO Campbell Wilson states: “This facility is a major step forward in our transformation journey and in making Air India and the Indian aviation industry more self-reliant. With our partners Airbus, we are playing our part in building the aviation infrastructure that India needs as one of the world’s fastest-growing aviation markets.”
The Air India Aviation Training Academy began operations in 2024 as part of efforts to consolidate its training requirements into one facility. Its training capabilities include roles such as pilots, cabin crew, ground handling, engineering, and security staff.