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India boasts 25,001 active pilots, including 10,261 ATPL holders: Govt

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News18•12-02-2026, 19:15

India boasts 25,001 active pilots, including 10,261 ATPL holders: Govt

•India currently has 25,001 active pilots, as informed by the government to Lok Sabha.
•This figure includes 10,261 ATPL (Airlines Transport License) holders.
•Minister of State for Civil Aviation, Murlidhar Mohol, provided these details in a written reply.
•The breakdown includes 10,051 ATPL (aeroplane), 210 ATPL (helicopter), 12,480 CPL (aeroplane), and 777 CPL (helicopter) holders.
•Additionally, there are 1,477 Private Pilots License (aeroplane) and six PPL (helicopter) holders.

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