Foreign pilots employed by various domestic aviation companies have come down to 262 as more Indian pilots are promoted to the level of commander, official said Thursday.
Minister of State for Civil Aviation K. C. Venugopal informed the Lok Sabha that the only 262 foreign pilots were employed in the country from 340 pilots a year ago.
Currently, there is a shortage of commanders (pilot-in-command) in the country due to induction of new aircrafts. However, sufficient number of Indian co-pilots are employed with airlines.
22/08/13 IANS/Business Standard
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Minister of State for Civil Aviation K. C. Venugopal informed the Lok Sabha that the only 262 foreign pilots were employed in the country from 340 pilots a year ago.
Currently, there is a shortage of commanders (pilot-in-command) in the country due to induction of new aircrafts. However, sufficient number of Indian co-pilots are employed with airlines.
22/08/13 IANS/Business Standard
