Air India to Launch Aircraft Maintenance Training Hub in Bengaluru

Air India is establishing an aircraft maintenance training institute in Bengaluru to provide a 2+2 year aircraft maintenance engineering (AME) program certified by DGCA. Air India announced that the purpose-built basic maintenance training organization (BMTO) will be operational at Bengaluru Airport City by mid-2026, spanning 86,000 square feet.

The country’s leading airline group has signed a pact with Bengaluru Airport City Ltd to develop a dedicated facility for the AME program complete with state-of-the-art classrooms and quality labs along with the right training professionals for the job.

The BMTO will be sited adjacent to Air India’s planned 12-bay MRO depot for which the construction is expected to commence in early 2026 in Bengaluru. The BMTO program consists of two years of theoretical learning in a classroom setting and two years of hands-on experience at the MRO.

“The Air India BMTO is a step towards building a robust, future-ready aviation ecosystem in India,” stated Air India. “It will serve the ambitions of the airline as it moves ahead in its transformation journey, strengthening the availability of aircraft maintenance engineers as Air India expands its fleet, making it self-reliant.”

Until the new BMTO facility starts operating, Air India will launch a cadet AME program in collaboration with reputable institutions in Bengaluru and Hyderabad to maintain its dedication to AME education and workforce development, and to meet its needs for aircraft maintenance engineers, according to the statement.

“The BMTO will establish a pipeline of skilled engineers trained to Air India standards from the outset. This facility and program, combined with proximity to Kempegowda international airport, will enable our AME cadets to gain hands-on, real-world experience as part of their training, supporting their future as industry-ready professionals aligned with Air India’s ongoing fleet expansion needs,” Air India’s Aviation Academy Director, Sunil Bhaskaran, commented.