Real ATC communication
Build radio discipline and situational awareness in a controlled airport environment, within ATC watch hours.
COMMERCIAL PILOT TRAININGKHAJURAHO, INDIA
Your ambition.
Our flight line.
A higher tomorrow.
Build your first 200 hours on Diamond aircraft.
Train with Indian Flying Academy at Khajuraho Airport.
AAI-controlled airport. Real ATC. Real flying.
01 / The programme
Turn the ambition
into a flight plan.
A clear training pathway. A transparent fee.
And a conversation about what comes next.
COMMERCIAL PILOT LICENCE
The foundation
for a life in aviation.
Train on a modern Diamond fleet, develop your flying skills in a controlled airport environment and build experience across single-engine and multi-engine flying.
185hrsDiamond DA40 / single engine
+15hrsDiamond DA42 / multi engine
Cross-country flyingNight flyingInstrument flyingFuel & landing charges
Plan the full picture: ground school is charged separately; simulator training is excluded. Optional hostel: ₹20,000/month, AC room + 3 meals.
*Training durations are targets. Actual progress depends on readiness, weather, serviceability, airport operations and licensing requirements.
02 / The aircraft you’ll fly
Meet your
first flight decks.
Four Diamond DA40s. One Diamond DA42.
One consistent glass-cockpit training environment.
DIAMOND DA42MULTI ENGINE / GARMIN G1000
A FOUNDATION THAT BUILDSModern aircraft.
Modern aircraft.
Deliberate training.
DA40
Single-engine flying that develops handling, navigation and cockpit discipline.
DA42
15 included hours to build multi-engine experience within your CPL programme.
G1000
Garmin glass-cockpit avionics across both Diamond aircraft types.
03 / Your training environment
Train where
aviation happens.
At AAI-controlled Khajuraho Airport, training is grounded in the routines of an operational aerodrome.
Room to build your skills
A 2,286-metre runway and airport navigation infrastructure support a varied training environment.
A base you can experience
Visit Khajuraho, see the fleet and ask the questions that matter before you decide.
KHAJURAHO AIRPORTYour everyday
view, reimagined.
view, reimagined.
Madhya Pradesh, India
04 / Confidence comes from clarity
Come with questions.
Leave with a plan.
For future cadets. For their families.
A decision this important deserves a closer look.
Verify the academy
IFA is a DGCA-approved FTO, approval 02/2024, and a unit of Shaurya Flight Sim Pvt. Ltd. Review the academy’s listing in DGCA’s 3 October 2026 directory.
View the DGCA directoryKnow where your money goes
Read the fee schedule, payment milestones and optional costs. Ask admissions for the current written terms before enrolling.
Meet the place. Meet the people.
Bring a parent or guardian for a coordinated base visit. Discuss training progression, accommodation and day-to-day life.
A considered start
Four steps to
the flight line.
- 01
Find your starting point
Share your education, medical status and training goals.
- 02
Talk it through
Discuss the pathway, fee schedule and a realistic joining plan.
- 03
See IFA for yourself
Request a base visit, with your family if you wish.
- 04
Plan your intake
Review the written terms and complete admissions formalities.
05 / Your next step
Let’s put your
future on course.
Wherever you are in the journey, we’ll help you understand what to do next.
- A suggested next step for your situation
- A clear conversation about training and fees
- An option to request a Khajuraho base visit
The details matter
Before you
take the leap.
A few answers to help you plan.
Who can start CPL training?
IFA’s entry guidance is 17 years to join, with a minimum age of 18 for CPL issue. You should have completed 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics or an accepted equivalent, meet DGCA medical requirements and have adequate English proficiency. If your subjects or equivalence need review, speak with admissions before making a payment.
How long does the CPL programme take?
The CPL programme is planned around a 12-month training target. Your actual timeline depends on individual readiness and progress, weather, aircraft serviceability, airport operating hours and applicable licensing requirements. Admissions will discuss a realistic joining plan with you.
What does the ₹59.5 lakh fee cover?
The October 2026 CPL fee is ₹59,50,000 including applicable taxes, for 185 hours on the Diamond DA40 and 15 hours on the Diamond DA42. It includes landing charges, fuel surcharge, cross-country, night and instrument flying, as well as the other programme inclusions listed in the downloadable fee schedule.
What should I budget for separately?
DGCA ground school is charged separately and simulator training is outside the CPL package. Hostel accommodation is optional at ₹20,000 per month, with an AC room and three meals. Plan separately for personal expenses and medical appointments. Request the current written schedule before enrolment.
How do the payment milestones work?
The CPL payment schedule is ₹20 lakh on admission, ₹20 lakh after 25 flying hours and ₹19.5 lakh after 100 flying hours. These three instalments total ₹59.5 lakh. The integrated CPL + A320 pathway has its own written payment terms, which admissions will provide.
What is the IFA × Avion pathway?
The integrated pathway combines CPL training at IFA with Airbus A320 type rating through Avion, with a proposed package price of ₹84.5 lakh and a target duration of 16 months. Detailed inclusions, locations, availability and payment terms are confirmed in the written programme offer. The target duration is a planning estimate.
Do I need to finish my medical and theory preparation first?
Begin the medical process early and share your current medical and theory progress with admissions. Class 2 medical fitness is part of the entry pathway; a Class 1 medical is required for CPL issue. Your counsellor can help you sequence preparation and flying around your situation.
Can my parents visit the academy with me?
Yes. Request a Khajuraho base visit through the enquiry form and tell us who will join you. Admissions will coordinate an available date and airport access requirements. A submitted visit request is not a confirmed appointment.
Does CPL or A320 type rating guarantee an airline job?
Training and type rating are qualifications, not a job guarantee. Airline recruitment depends on vacancies, selection processes and the requirements of individual employers. Discuss your intended career path with admissions so you understand the steps involved.