DGCA Approves Air India Flying Training Academy in Amravati, Operations to Start Soon
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has approved Air India's Flying Training Academy at Belora Airport in Amravati, Maharashtra, expected to become South Asia's largest flying training organisation. Developed by Air India and Maharashtra Airport Development Company, the 10-acre facility is 95% complete with 34 aircraft and modern avionics. Training is set to begin within a month with about 180 trainees in the first batch, offering an 18-month Commercial Pilot Licence course supported by simulators and extensive infrastructure.
First-hand measurement across 3 sources
We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (63/100). Lens Score 42/100.
Outlets measured: thetribune, swarajyamag, freepressjournal. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (58–70/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
freepressjournal broke this story on 30 Oct, 09:15 am. Other outlets followed.