National, 16 September 2026: Akasa Air, India’s fastest-growing airline, announced the launch of its Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (AME) Training Programme, a long-term capability-building initiative designed to strengthen the country’s maintenance and engineering (M&E) talent pipeline. The programme was launched on Engineer’s Day 2026, celebrated annually on 15 September in India.
India’s MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul) market is projected to grow significantly supported by fleet expansion, higher aircraft utilisation, and increasing domestic maintenance capability. This growth progress is set to create robust demand for skilled professionals across airlines, MROs, and OEMs.
Developed in collaboration with leading aviation training institutes, the programme introduces a structured pathway that integrates academic grounding with applied, real-world exposure. It offers hands-on training with Akasa Air, where aspiring professionals will gain exposure to new-generation aircraft, robust operational processes, and maintenance practices, immersing them in the realities of a modern, fast-scaling airline anchored in world-class safety and reliability.
Participating institutes include Thakur Institute of Aviation Technology, Mumbai, Pune Institute of Aviation Technology (PIAT), Pune, JRN Institute of Aviation Technology (JRNIAT), Delhi and Hindustan Aviation Academy (HAA), Bengaluru.
Belson Coutinho, Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer, Akasa Air, said: “The trajectory of India’s aviation sector will be defined not just by the scale of fleet expansion, but by the pipeline of talent and depth of capability that supports it. The Akasa AME training programme reflects Akasa Air’s long term commitment to supporting the country’s aviation skill pipeline by fostering stronger industry academia collaboration and enabling aspiring aviation and engineering professionals to gain early exposure to modern airline operations, new-generation aircraft, world-class safety standards and the Akasa culture of quality learning.
Through our partnership with specialised aviation training institutes, we are creating a more structured, application-oriented learning experience designed to build future-ready workforce for Indian aviation. As India’s fastest-growing airline, we remain committed to investing in talent and supporting the development of a resilient, globally competitive aviation ecosystem for our country.”
Open to Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) graduates, the programme offers an elevated track into aviation careers, with the opportunity to build industry-relevant capabilities and pursue roles across the industry.
Since commencing operations in August 2022, Akasa Air has demonstrated a consistent approach to building scale. With 43 aircraft now in its fleet, the airline continues to strengthen its domestic and international network, while maintaining high standards of reliability and customer experience. Akasa Air has placed a firm order for 226 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, with a robust pipeline of 183 additional aircraft scheduled for delivery over the next six years, reflecting its commitment to supporting India’s rapidly growing travel demand.
About Akasa Air:
Akasa Air is India’s most dependable airline, offering warm and efficient customer service, reliable operations, and affordable fares – all in the Akasa Way. Akasa’s youthful personality, employee-centric philosophy, tech-led approach, and culture of service make this commitment a reality for all Indians.
Akasa Air’s consistent on-time leadership, operational efficiencies and extremely positive customer feedback have made it a preferred carrier in India, serving over 30 million passengers since its launch in August 2022. Akasa Air currently connects with 29 domestic and seven international cities, namely Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kochi, Delhi, Guwahati, Agartala, Pune, Lucknow, Goa, Hyderabad, Varanasi, Bagdogra, Bhubaneswar, Kolkata, Sri Vijaya Puram, Ayodhya, Gwalior, Srinagar, Prayagraj, Gorakhpur, Darbhanga, Kozhikode, Navi Mumbai, Dibrugarh, Udaipur, Jaipur,
Doha (Qatar), Jeddah, Riyadh (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia), Abu Dhabi (UAE), Kuwait City (Kuwait), Phuket (Thailand) and Hanoi (Vietnam).
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With a clear focus on sustained, long-term growth, Akasa Air has placed a firm order of 226 Boeing 737 MAX airplanes, powered by CFM fuel-efficient LEAP-1B engines. It currently operates 43 737 MAX aircraft, which deliver superior efficiency in reducing fuel use and carbon emissions. The aircraft also has a quieter cabin with 40 per cent less noise, fulfilling the airline’s promise of being an environmentally progressive company with the youngest and greenest fleet in the Indian skies.
