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Akasa Air to Add 800 Staff and Fly Internationally

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According to Chief Executive Officer Vinay Dube, the newest airline in India, Akasa Air, which is getting ready to launch international services, would hire up to 800 new employees by the end of this fiscal year.

The low-cost airline, which started operating flights in 2022, has considered about extending its network to the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and other locations in South Asia, including Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Bangladesh.

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Akasa isn’t the only company ramping up employment efforts; market leaders IndiGo and Air India Ltd. both have record-breaking orders from Airbus SE and Boeing Co. for hundreds of aircraft.

In India’s highly competitive aviation business, where several airlines have failed, Akasa, which means “sky,” employs roughly 3,000 people and holds 4.9% of the market. Kingfisher Airlines Ltd. and Jet Airways India Ltd., owned by former businessman Vijay Mallya, are among the graveyard’s entities. Go Airlines India Ltd. is currently grounded as it fights bankruptcy, and SpiceJet Ltd. is also under pressure after a string of losses.

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With an announcement most certainly coming before the end of the year, Dube is putting the finishing touches on an order for narrowbody jets that will, in his estimation, include triple digits in terms of the number of aircraft. Last month, Akasa placed an additional four Boeing 737-8 orders, bringing its total number of 76 pending orders for delivery by March 2027.

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Air India to Launch aircraft maintenance training institute in Bengaluru

Air India, one of India’s leading global airlines, is set to establish a Basic Maintenance Training Organization (BMTO) in Bengaluru.

This institute will offer a comprehensive Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (AME) program certified by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). The program will follow an integrated 2+2 year structure, combining classroom learning with practical, hands-on training.

This initiative is part of Air India’s broader goal of creating a robust aviation ecosystem in India. With plans to expand its fleet and strengthen its operations, the airline aims to build a skilled workforce of maintenance engineers, making the organization self-reliant while supporting its ambitious transformation journey.

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To bring this vision to life, air india has partnered with Bengaluru Airport City Limited (BACL), a subsidiary of Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL). Together, they will develop a state-of-the-art facility spanning 86,000 square feet at Bengaluru Airport City.

This purpose-built campus will feature modern classrooms, well-equipped laboratories, and qualified trainers to deliver world-class education and training. The institute is expected to become operational by mid-2026.

The BMTO will be located close to Air India’s new 12-bay Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facility, also set to open in Bengaluru by early 2026. The AME program will begin with two years of academic coursework, followed by two years of practical training at the MRO, ensuring students receive hands-on experience adhering to industry standards.

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In the meantime, Air India has introduced a Cadet AME program in collaboration with reputable institutions in Bengaluru and Hyderabad.

This ensures continuity in its commitment to developing skilled aircraft maintenance engineers while the BMTO facility is under construction. The program also allows students to pursue a bachelor’s degree through university partnerships, enhancing their career and academic opportunities.

With this initiative, air india plane aims to address the growing demand for skilled professionals in aircraft maintenance and engineering, air india new planes contributing to the development of India’s aviation sector and creating specialized career paths for aspiring engineers.