Airbus to partner Flytech to train drone pilots in India

Bengaluru: Airbus signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) withFlytech Aviation Academy, a leading Indian aviation training academy, to explore collaboration opportunities in Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) training. The MoU was inked at Aero India 2021, the country’s premier defence and aerospace show, which began here on Wednesday. Airbus said in a statement that it brings a wealth of experience in aviation training, courseware development, safety and quality standards, while Flytech excels in aviation training services, including the training of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV).

The two will look for synergies.

“The drone technology is being rapidly adopted as its potential and applicability in multiple industries and domains, including commercial entities, individuals, armed forces and government organisations is being recognised,”said Captain Mamatha, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Flying Instructor at Flytech Aviation Academy.