Civil Aviation Minister Naidu releases 2nd Phase of FTO Ranking

Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) under the leadership of Minister Ram Mohan Naidu has released the second phase ranking (April 2026) of the DGCA Approved Flying Training Organizations (FTOs). The ranking framework was developed under the Minister’s guidance with the first phase of the ranking getting published on 1st October 2025.
The FTO Ranking system compiled by DGCA is a landmark reform aimed at strengthening training standards, enhancing safety and promoting accountability across DGCA-approved flying training institutions. This data-driven framework ensures objective comparison and continuous monitoring of FTO performance.

Sharing his vision on the occasion, Minister said, “My core objective in introducing an FTO ranking system in the country is to make pilot training more transparent and flying a more attractive career option for the youth. Based on my interactions with aspiring cadets and their families, the idea was to institutionalize a system that brings clarity and conviction to their decision-making”.(UPDATED ON 24TH APRIL 2026)