Melstarr Aviation Learning Academy (MALA) has placed an order for 20 Bristell B23 aircraft as the foundation of its training fleet, part of a broader EUR 20 million (approximately USD 22 million) investment in establishing a new Flight Training Organisation at Kurnool Airport, Andhra Pradesh, with the goal of training 200 pilots annually from 2027.
The order for 20 Bristell B23 aircraft makes MALA the launch customer for the type, representing a significant fleet commitment for a greenfield Indian FTO and a notable export order for Czech manufacturer BRM Aero.
The Bristell B23 features a BRS ballistic rescue system, advanced Garmin avionics, autopilot capability, and an all-metal certified airframe — characteristics MALA cites as aligned with its training philosophy of combining safety, technology, and operational excellence.
The EUR 20 million investment encompasses both fleet acquisition and the development of the Kurnool Airport FTO base, with MALA positioned as a next-generation flight training organisation designed to produce industry-ready pilots for India's expanding aviation sector.
MALA targets an annual output of 200 fully trained pilots from 2027 onwards, contributing to a domestic pilot pipeline in a market where India is projected to need approximately 22,000 new pilots by 2034.
21/04/2026 AFM
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