CAE, InterGlobe to open new pilot training centre in Mumbai

Mumbai: CAE Simulation Training Private Limited (CSTPL), the joint venture between InterGlobe Enterprises and CAE, has announced plans to launch a new pilot training facility in Mumbai to meet the growing demand for flight crew in India.

The 44,000-square-foot centre will accommodate up to six full-flight simulators (FFS) and is scheduled to begin operations in early 2026 with two Airbus A320 simulators. The facility will provide training programs across Airbus, ATR, and Boeing aircraft types, including type rating, recurrent training, and proficiency checks.

Michel Azar-Hmouda, Division President, Commercial Aviation at CAE, said the expansion is aimed at supporting the rising requirement for pilots in India, projected at 20,000 over the next decade. “This new centre underscores our commitment to strengthening training infrastructure near India’s aviation hubs, ensuring efficiency and excellence for our airline partners,” he noted.

Aditya Pande, CEO of InterGlobe Enterprises, said the Mumbai facility builds on the venture’s existing presence in Greater Noida, Gurugram, and Bengaluru. “With the addition of Mumbai, we are expanding our training ecosystem to prepare for both current and future pilot needs,” he said.

According to CAE’s 2025 Aviation Talent Forecast, Asia Pacific will require nearly 98,000 new pilots by 2034, with India among the fastest-growing aviation markets. CSTPL’s latest centre is expected to play a vital role in supporting airlines as they scale up capacity.

At present, CSTPL operates three centres in India with the capability to run up to 23 simulators. The Mumbai facility will add significant capacity and enhance accessibility to advanced pilot training for carriers operating in the western region of the country.