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Business Standard
4 days ago
- Business
- Business Standard
DGCA sets up expert panel to plan multi-crew pilot licence in India
Unlike current CPL training, MPL focuses on airline-specific, simulator-led, multi-crew operations from the outset through integrated airline partnerships Rahul Goreja New Delhi The Directorate General of Civil Aviation has begun formal groundwork for introducing the Multi-Crew Pilot Licence (MPL), a modern alternative to the traditional commercial pilot licence (CPL), which is increasingly used worldwide, reported news agency ANI. The aviation regulator has set up an eight-member committee to formulate a regulatory and training framework to enable MPL implementation in India. Focus on airline-led, simulator-based training The MPL training model differs from India's conventional CPL pathway, which requires 200 hours of solo flying before airline onboarding. Instead, MPL centres on airline-specific operations, starting with simulator-based training and direct airline partnerships. According to a report by The Times of India, the MPL process would involve: Around 70 hours of flying in small training aircraft 140–160 hours of full-flight simulator instruction A final phase of in-airline training on the specific aircraft the pilot will operate The new training model is designed to produce type-rated pilots tailored for airline operations, reducing the gap between licence acquisition and cockpit readiness. Committee composition and mandate The DGCA order dated July 25 names Sanjay K Brahmane, Joint Director General at DGCA, as the committee chair. Members include representatives from the regulator, commercial airlines, and approved Flight Training Organisations (FTOs). The panel has been tasked with developing a regulatory, operational, and training roadmap in line with ICAO Annex 1 and Doc 9868 (PANS-TRG). Key areas of focus: Regulatory reform and licensing standards Simulator-based curriculum development Airline-ATO collaboration models Competency-based assessment protocols International benchmarking and stakeholder consultation The committee is expected to submit its final report within three months, though extensions may be considered, ANI reported. Follows policy shift to broaden pilot eligibility The MPL initiative comes on the heels of another proposed reform by DGCA to expand pilot training eligibility beyond science stream students. The regulator had earlier announced that students from arts and commerce streams may soon be allowed to pursue commercial pilot training, provided they pass Class 12 and clear medical and aptitude tests. This potential widening of eligibility criteria, alongside the MPL framework, reflects DGCA's push to modernise India's aviation training systems to match global standards.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
DGCA constitutes committee to develop regulatory framework for Multi-Crew Pilot Licence
In a major policy move aimed at aligning Indian aviation standards with global practices, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Thursday confirmed that DGCA has constituted a committee for the Review, Policy Development , and Regulatory Framework for the implementation of Multi-Crew Pilot Licence (MPL) in India. An official order dated July 25, 2025, issued and accessed by said, "A committee has been constituted for the review, policy development, and regulatory framework for implementation of Multi-Crew Pilot Licence (MPL) in India. Its objective is to develop a comprehensive regulatory, operational, and training framework for the implementation and oversight of the Multi-Crew Pilot Licence (MPL) in accordance with ICAO Annexe 1 and Doc 9868 (PANS-TRG), and ensure safe, standardised, and effective training pathways for cadet pilots intended for airline operations ." Productivity Tool Zero to Hero in Microsoft Excel: Complete Excel guide By Metla Sudha Sekhar View Program Finance Introduction to Technical Analysis & Candlestick Theory By Dinesh Nagpal View Program Finance Financial Literacy i e Lets Crack the Billionaire Code By CA Rahul Gupta View Program Digital Marketing Digital Marketing Masterclass by Neil Patel By Neil Patel View Program Finance Technical Analysis Demystified- A Complete Guide to Trading By Kunal Patel View Program Productivity Tool Excel Essentials to Expert: Your Complete Guide By Study at home View Program Artificial Intelligence AI For Business Professionals Batch 2 By Ansh Mehra View Program The eight-member committee is chaired by Sanjay K Brahmane (JDG) and comprises representatives from DGCA, leading airlines, and Flight Training Organisations (FTOs). by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Play War Thunder now for free War Thunder Play Now Undo The committee has the authority to co-opt additional experts or consultants with approval from the Chairperson. The committee has been tasked with a wide range of responsibilities, including Regulatory Review & Policy Development, Curriculum and Training Framework, Airline-ATO Partnerships Guidelines (establishing formal collaboration guidelines between Approved Training Organisations (ATOs) and airlines), Licensing and Competency Assessment, Oversight and Safety, Stakeholder Consultation, and International Benchmarking. Live Events The committee has been directed to submit its final report within three (3) months from the issuance date of the order. Extensions may be granted based on justified requests approved by the Chairperson, the order said.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Govt weighs new pilot training system to meet soaring demand
India is exploring a significant change in pilot training by considering the introduction of a Multi-Crew Pilot Licence (MPL) system alongside the existing Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) route. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is set to meet stakeholders on Wednesday to discuss the proposal, according to a report by The Times of India. Productivity Tool Zero to Hero in Microsoft Excel: Complete Excel guide By Metla Sudha Sekhar View Program Finance Introduction to Technical Analysis & Candlestick Theory By Dinesh Nagpal View Program Finance Financial Literacy i e Lets Crack the Billionaire Code By CA Rahul Gupta View Program Digital Marketing Digital Marketing Masterclass by Neil Patel By Neil Patel View Program Finance Technical Analysis Demystified- A Complete Guide to Trading By Kunal Patel View Program Productivity Tool Excel Essentials to Expert: Your Complete Guide By Study at home View Program Artificial Intelligence AI For Business Professionals Batch 2 By Ansh Mehra View Program If approved, both CPL and MPL tracks will operate concurrently, giving airlines flexibility in selecting candidates based on safety and operational needs. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Top 15 Most Beautiful Women in the World Undo The move will change the current system, where a student has to first earn a CPL and then do type rating separately for a specific aircraft, to a unified MPL system. This comes as the second major proposed reform in pilot training after the aviation ministry suggested allowing students from arts and commerce backgrounds to pursue CPL, a path currently limited to those with physics and mathematics in Class 12. Live Events India, now the fastest-growing aviation market globally, is positioning itself to meet an expected surge in pilot demand from domestic carriers in the coming years. Moreover, IndiGo, Air India and Akasa have 2,000 planes on order. Currently, cadet pilots in India must undergo 200 hours of flight training to obtain a CPL and later complete type rating on specific aircraft such as the Airbus A320 or Boeing 737. Under the MPL pathway, they would instead train on small aircraft for around 70 hours, followed by 140–160 hours of simulator training. Subsequently, they would be inducted as trainees on specific aircraft by airlines. The MPL programme, approved by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), has already been adopted by over 50 airlines worldwide, including Lufthansa, Etihad, flyDubai, and Singapore Airlines. 'We will evaluate both the systems and take a considered view on what is best in terms of ensuring high training standards and meeting airline requirements. MPL was considered by us in the past too. There has again been a request to consider the same and that is being done,' said senior government officials to TOI. If implemented, the MPL model would be rolled out gradually over the next 2–3 years, while the CPL system would continue to serve non-airline aspirants. Explaining its potential benefits, a senior pilot told TOI, 'It lays emphasis on developing key competencies that are essential to safely operate modern commercial aircraft. It can be tailored to specific aircraft type and the operational philosophy of airlines which will ensure a steady stream of pilots.' 'MPL should have been adopted several years ago to meet India's growing aviation needs… MPL aligns better with modern airline operational realities than the current CPL system which is outdated for a fast-developing aviation sector. India needs 2,000-plus new pilots annually over the next decade,' another captain told TOI. However, not everyone is convinced. A senior captain opposing the plan said, 'Our regulatory system lacks necessary robustness to adequately oversee and enforce MPL program standards consistently.'
New Indian Express
01-06-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
All-weather condition: DGCA says will begin new training module for pilots
NEW DELHI: To ensure enhanced safety for flyers and meet the expected demand for pilots in the future, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has decided to give the green light to an internationally recognised pilot training programme. The process of introducing Multi-Crew Pilot Licence (MPL) training with advanced flight simulators is under way. Speaking to this newspaper, the DGCA director general Faiz Ahmed Kidwai said, 'MPL, recognised by the International Civil Aviation Organisation, differs from the traditional Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) Training based on single pilot operations. This will focus on the development of pilot competencies required to operate in multi-crew environments right from the start. It will integrate theory and simulator training to ensure that pilots are better prepared for the commercial aviation industry.' The hours spent on the flight simulators would be added to the required flying hours of the pilots, he added. Loss of control in flight is reported as the leading cause of fatal accidents in airlines. 'In MPL, entry-level first officers will benefit through a specially-designed programme that imparts lessons on managing and mitigation of airline-specific operations and threats that have been collated over decades,' Kidwai said. There are over 38 simulators presently in India and a good number would be purchased for use in MPL, he added. The booming Indian aviation sector will need over 1,700 new pilots annually. 'MPL training will ensure fewer training disruptions that are caused in the traditional method due to bad flying weather and shortage of instructors,' the official said, adding that the new module would also result in a reduced reliance on foreign pilots. By switching to modern simulators, it reduces the exposure of students to the risks of serious and often fatal accidents that happen during the primary flight training phase in the traditional system, he added. Another major benefit is that because of reduced hours spent on the aircraft in MPL training, more cadets would be able to train at Flying Training Organisations, he said.
