The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) issues three types of licenses -- CPL Air Transport pilot Licence (ATPL) and Private Pilot Licence (PPL).
The estimated supply of engineers from DGCA-approved ame Training Institutes is around 3,500 per year to cater to the demands of the aviation industry
According to data provided as part of a written reply, 993 Commercial Pilot Licences (CPLs) and 407 Airline Transport Pilot Licences (ATPL) have been issued this year till July 24.
The aviation sector and the availability of commercial pilot licences impacts on students: