Nagpur Flying Club Slips to Category ‘C’, Ranked 27th in Latest DGCA Rankings
Nagpur: In a setback for the city’s aviation training ecosystem, the Nagpur Flying Club has been placed in Category ‘C’ with an all-India rank of 27 in the latest Flying Training Organisation (FTO) rankings released by the Ministry of Civil Aviation.
The rankings, published under the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) framework, assess pilot training institutes across India based on performance, safety, infrastructure, and operational efficiency.
Sharp Drop from Last Ranking
This marks a significant decline for the Nagpur-based institute, which had earlier secured a Category ‘B’ ranking with 10th position in the previous phase released in October 2025.
The downgrade indicates a fall in performance metrics, pushing the club into the lowest category bracket under DGCA’s evaluation system.
What the Latest Ranking Shows
- Current Status (April 2026):
- Category: C
- Rank: 27th in India
- Previous Status (October 2025):
- Category: B
- Rank: 10th in India
Understanding the Categories
Under DGCA’s ranking mechanism:
- Category ‘B’ represents mid-level performance (50–70% score)
- Category ‘C’ indicates performance below 50% and requires improvement measures
Authorities have stated that FTOs falling under Category ‘C’ are expected to undertake self-analysis and corrective steps to enhance training standards.
National Aviation Push Continues
Despite the decline of some institutes, the Ministry highlighted that overall standards are improving, with more FTOs moving to higher categories and increased flying hours across the sector.
India is also expected to require around 30,000 additional pilots in the next decade, making the quality of training institutes crucial for the aviation sector’s growth.
The downgrade raises concerns for Nagpur’s position as an emerging aviation training hub. The flying club, which once featured among the top 10 institutes nationally, will now need to focus on improving training efficiency, infrastructure, and compliance to regain its standing.
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