Despite India’s tremendous growth in aviation, the country remains a highly under-penetrated market, said Indian aviation minister Jyotiraditya Scindia.
India Registers 22% Jump in Licenses For Women Pilots: India Report
03.01.2024 - 12:36 / skift.com / Ihg / Air India
The Indian aviation watchdog, Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), said Monday that it issued a decade-high of 1,622 commercial pilot licenses in 2023, up from 1,165 licenses in 2022.
Among the new licenses, 18.1% belong to women pilots, for growth of 22.5% from 2022. An estimated 14% of the workforce employed with scheduled airlines consists of women pilots.
This is the second consecutive year where the number of licenses issued has witnessed a decade-high, the DGCA said.
The increase in licenses aligns with the ongoing recovery of the country’s civil aviation sector after the coronavirus pandemic. Major operators, such as Air India and IndiGo, have announced substantial aircraft orders during this period.
Air India has committed to at least 470 aircraft from Airbus and Boeing, worth an estimated $34 billion as part of the Tata Group’s effort to remake the long-ailing Indian flag carrier into a global aviation leader. Budget carrier IndiGo is preparing to take delivery of around 500 narrow-body A320-family jets from Airbus worth $50 billion, as reported by Skift.
Recently, the ministry of civil aviation had said that there was no shortage of pilots in the country, but there was a lack of commanders for specific aircraft types. Foreign pilots are being utilized through Foreign Aircrew Temporary Authorization (FATA) to address this.
Hospitality technology firm Oyo has revealed its commitment to promoting inclusivity in 2024, specifically focusing on providing equitable access to quality accommodation for differently-abled individuals.
Wheelchair-Friendly Infrastructure Initiative: An essential aspect of Oyo’s initiative is promoting wheelchair-friendly infrastructure, including ramps, wider doorways, and staff training to understand the needs of differently abled guests in partner hotels.
Strategic Partnerships: Oyo has taken significant steps by partnering with Khelo India Para Games and Divyang Kala Mela to offer specialized and accessible accommodation for differently abled players throughout India.
Accommodating Differently-Abled Artisans and Entrepreneurs: In the ongoing Divya Kala Mela, Oyo is providing accommodation for approximately 150 differently-abled artisans and entrepreneurs across various cities in India. More than 200 hotels have been identified based on specific parameters such as ramp and lift facilities.
Previous Collaboration with Khelo India Para Games 2023: Oyo recently collaborated with Khelo India Para Games 2023 in Delhi, offering accommodation to over 1,500 participants in 45 hotels nationwide.
Rating agency Moody’s Investors Service expected India’s budget hotel chain Oyo to generate between $50 million and $55 million in EBITDA — a measure of profit — this fiscal
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