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November 10, 2025
IndiGo, India’s largest airline, is preparing to roll out evidence-based training (EBT) programmes for its pilots, marking a significant step towards strengthening flight safety, situational awareness, and decision-making skills, a senior company official confirmed.
Currently, the airline follows the Competency-Based Training and Assessment (CBTA) framework. The new initiative aims to build upon this foundation, using data-driven insights and global best practices to transition towards a mature EBT system.
“When an airline becomes CBTA-compliant, the next natural step is achieving EBT compliance,” the official explained. “We are now establishing the CBTA baseline, and with the help of data analytics, AI tools, and expert consultants, we aim to evolve into an evidence-based training environment.”
Under the EBT framework, pilot training will emphasize critical skills such as situational awareness, decision-making, and crew resource management. The programme will leverage IndiGo’s vast operational data to design and refine training modules grounded in real-world performance evidence.
“We will collect and validate data from various operations and use it to shape the training approach,” the official said, highlighting that artificial intelligence and data analytics will play a central role in customising learning and assessment.
IndiGo currently operates over 2,300 daily flights with a fleet of more than 400 aircraft, while another 900 planes are on order. The airline employs over 5,300 pilots, a number expected to double by 2030 to support its rapid expansion, including the induction of wide-body aircraft.
While the implementation timeline for full EBT compliance is projected to take around a year to a year and a half, IndiGo views this as a crucial step toward future-ready, data-driven pilot training and enhanced operational safety.
Source: PTI