India issues 1,331 commercial pilot licences in H1; 41% trained abroad

India issues 1,331 commercial pilot licences in the first half of 2026, with 41% of newly licensed pilots trained abroad, the government tells Parliament. The DGCA says the country has 41 approved flying schools as it expands pilot training to meet rising aviation demand.

First seen 8h ago · latest update 8h ago · India · politics