Mumbai. 31 Oct

(HS): An Air India Flying Academy at the Belora Airport in Amravati is likely

to be started soon. The Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has cleared

the proposal.

Flying Academy

by a private aviation company would the first in India by a private company. A

good number of trained pilots will be available in India through the Academy.

The Academy will

be started over about ten acres of land. A fleet of 31 single engine aircraft

and three double engine aircraft, digital facility and a hostel for the

trainees will be provided. Ground training to utilise the system on the ground

will be imparted at the initial stage. Flying will follow the ground training.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Ajay Vasant Mardikar