
DGCA Grants Record 1,628 Commercial Pilot Licences in 2024, Government Says
January 23, 2026
India’s civil aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, issued a record 1,628 Commercial Pilot Licences (CPLs) in 2024—the highest annual total ever—according to the government. The civil aviation ministry said the milestone reflects a sharp expansion of pilot






