- The data was presented in the Rajya Sabha on 20 July 2026 by Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol.
- Of the total licence holders, 791 cadets were trained in India, while 540 cadets, or 41%, were trained abroad.
- A Commercial Pilot Licence permits a qualified pilot to fly aircraft professionally for payment.
- India currently has 41 DGCA-approved Flying Training Organisations operating from 63 bases, with more than 400 training aircraft.
- The government is expanding domestic pilot-training infrastructure to meet rising demand from growing Indian airlines.
- The initiative aims to reduce dependence on foreign flying schools, lower training costs and create more aviation employment in India.
Questions:
Q1. How many Commercial Pilot Licences did DGCA issue between 1 January and 30 June 2026?
a) 791
b) 1,133
c) 1,331
d) 1,540
Answer: c) DGCA issued 1,331 Commercial Pilot Licences during the first half of 2026. The data was presented in the Rajya Sabha on 20 July 2026.
a) 791
b) 1,133
c) 1,331
d) 1,540
Answer: c) DGCA issued 1,331 Commercial Pilot Licences during the first half of 2026. The data was presented in the Rajya Sabha on 20 July 2026.
