Hindustan Aviation Academy Bangalore

What Hindustan Aviation Academy Bangalore does

Hindustan Aviation Academy (HAA) is a Bangalore-based aviation training institution operated under EveHans Academy, a registered society founded in 1986 by Dr. KC Samuel. The academy operates as part of a three-institution group comprising HAA (aviation and Aircraft Maintenance Engineering), Hindustan Business School (undergraduate aviation and commerce degrees), and Hindustan Electronics Academy (AICTE-approved polytechnic diplomas). HAA holds DGCA CAR 147 Basic Maintenance Training Organisation approval from the Ministry of Civil Aviation, enabling direct issuance of DGCA-licensed AME credentials in B1.1 (Aeroplane Turbine), B1.3 (Helicopter Turbine), and B2 (Avionics) categories, alongside structured Cadet AME and Aircraft Maintenance Technician programmes with IndiGo and Air India as co-branded anchors.

The core training infrastructure combines classroom instruction, MFTD (Multi-Functional Training Devices) VR simulators, an on-campus aircraft fleet (Learjet, Cessna 172R, Chetak Helicopter, HAL-HT2), and mandatory Operational Environment Practical Training (OEPT) delivered at DGCA CAR 145-approved partner facilities — IndiGo at Bangalore International Airport, Air Works India Engineering at Hosur Aerodrome, and Deccan Charters at Jakkur Aerodrome. Supplementary offerings include Type Rating courses (Airbus A320/A330/A380, Boeing 737/777/787) via Dviation Malaysia, IATA-certified short-term courses, and undergraduate/diploma programmes affiliated with Bengaluru North University and approved by AICTE/DTE.

Revenue is generated primarily through per-programme, multi-year tuition fees across AME licensing, Cadet AME, BSc/BBA Aviation Management, and diploma engineering streams, with placement-driven demand generation anchored on employer relationships spanning domestic carriers (IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet, Akasa Air), global airlines (Emirates, Qatar Airways, Etihad, Lufthansa, British Airways), MROs (Lufthansa Technik, Air Works, ST Engineering Singapore), and OEMs (Airbus, Boeing, Rolls-Royce, Thales). The academy employs 49 staff, operates exclusively through direct institutional admissions, and does not publicly disclose financial metrics.

Name

Hindustan Aviation Academy Bangalore

Legal name

Hindustan Aviation Academy

Website

https://hindustanacademy.edu.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hindustan Aviation Academy Bangalore is a DGCA CAR 147-approved aviation training institution under EveHans Academy, delivering AME licensing, Cadet AME, BSc Aircraft Maintenance, BBA Aviation Management, and diploma engineering programmes to Indian and international aviation career aspirants, with placement pathways into domestic carriers, global airlines, MROs, and OEMs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aviation Training and Education

akta.pro primary industry

Regulatory, Compliance & Type Training (FAA/EASA/ICAO, Part 147/145) (EDAOAFAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Aviation & Aerospace (EDABALAC), Aircraft Inspection, Quality Assurance & Airworthiness (IA Prep) (EDAOAFAE)

Keywords

• Aviation training
• Aircraft maintenance engineering
• Type rating courses
• Aviation management degrees
• DGCA approved academy

Headquarters

HQ city

Bangalore

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Academic Tuition Fees: Revenue from undergraduate degree programmes (BBA, BBA Aviation Management, BCA, B.Com, BSc Aircraft Maintenance) and diploma programmes (Aeronautical, Mechanical, Computer Science Engineering) affiliated with Bengaluru North University and approved by AICTE/DGCA. Tuition is billed on a per-course, per-year basis over the programme duration.
2. DGCA CAR 147 Basic AME Licence Training: Specialised Aircraft Maintenance Engineering licence training fees covering B1.1 (Aeroplane Turbine), B1.3 (Helicopter Turbine), and B2 (Avionics) categories, approved by DGCA CAR 147 Basic MTO. These are structured, multi-year programmes with distinct fee tiers.
3. Cadet AME Programme Fees: Multi-phase structured programme (Phase 1 DGCA training through Phase 5 licence issuance) with airline-aligned training. Generates revenue across 3-year academic phase plus additional type rating and on-the-job training phases.
4. Type Rating Training: Aircraft type rating courses for Airbus A320, A330, A380, Boeing 737, 777, 787 delivered in collaboration with Dviation Malaysia. Fee-bearing additional qualification offered post-core training.
5. Add-on / Short-term Courses: Supplementary programmes including IATA courses, Finishing School (soft skills), Digital Marketing, Data Analytics, SAP, Six-Sigma, Travel & Tourism, NSDC Aerospace courses, and Cabin Crew Training. These are fee-bearing add-ons bundled with primary degree programmes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Hindustan Aviation Academy Bangalore is an aviation training institute delivering DGCA-approved Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (AME) programs under CAR 147 Basic MTO framework, along with AICTE-approved diploma courses in aeronautical, mechanical, and computer science engineering, and Bengaluru North University-affiliated undergraduate degrees including BSc Aircraft Maintenance, BBA Aviation Management, BBA, BCA, and BCom. It also offers IATA ATC approved travel-and-cargo courses and Type Rating programs on Airbus and Boeing platforms for aspiring aviation professionals.

Product overview

Hindustan Aviation Academy Bangalore operates as a multi-institution educational group under EveHans Academy (founded 1986). The institution offers three distinct academies: (1) Hindustan Aviation Academy providing DGCA CAR 147 Basic AME license courses (B1.1, B1.3, B2 categories), Aircraft Maintenance Technician Programme, and Cadet AME Programme; (2) Hindustan Business School offering undergraduate degrees (BBA Aviation Management, BBA, BCA, B.Com, BSc Aircraft Maintenance) affiliated with Bengaluru North University; and (3) Hindustan Electronics Academy providing AICTE-approved diploma programs (Aeronautical, Mechanical, Computer Science Engineering). The institutions utilize MFTD (Multi-Functional Training Devices) virtual reality simulators and maintain training partnerships with airlines and MROs for practical exposure.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (AME) Programme — B1.1, B1.3, and B2 Categories
• Cadet AME Programme
• Aircraft Maintenance Technician (AMT) Programme
• Type Rating Courses (Airbus and Boeing)
• BSc Aircraft Maintenance
• BBA Aviation Management
• BBA, BCA, and BCom Degree Programmes
• Diploma in Aeronautical, Mechanical, and Computer Science Engineering
• IATA ATC Approved Travel and Cargo Courses

Quantifiable outcome

• Students receive DGCA-issued Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licences upon completing all regulatory requirements, enabling direct employment as licensed professionals.
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• IndiGo (InterGlobe Enterprises Pvt. Ltd.)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndiGo is the primary operational training partner of HAA, providing Operational Environment Practical Training (OEPT) at Bangalore International Airport Ltd. facility. IndiGo is also the primary recruiter of HAA graduates and a co-branded Cadet AME Programme partner, issuing Letters of Intent at admission and employment contracts upon programme completion.
• Air Works India Engineering Pvt. Ltd.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial Training Partner providing OEPT for B1.1 (Aeroplane Turbine) and B2 (Avionics) categories at Hosur Aerodrome. Actively hires HAA graduates for base and line maintenance roles. Also featured in the Aircraft Maintenance Technician Programme alongside Akasa Air.
• Deccan Charters Pvt. Ltd. (Jakkur Aerodrome)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial Training Partner providing OEPT for B1.3 (Helicopter Turbine) category at Jakkur Aerodrome in Bangalore, enabling helicopter-specific practical training for AME students.
• ST Engineering Aerospace, SingaporeflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational strategic collaboration with ST Engineering Aerospace (Singapore) to hire and train Aircraft Maintenance Technicians and Engineers from HAA. An upcoming placement opportunity for HAA graduates. This is the academy's flagship international employer partnership, providing overseas employment pathways.
• Dviation MalaysiacoreTechnology or IntegrationHAA collaborates with Dviation Malaysia to offer Type Rating courses for Airbus A320, A330, A380, Boeing 737, 777, and 787 aircraft. This partnership extends the academy's training catalogue into international, airline-specific type ratings beyond the core DGCA licence training.
• IATA ATC (International Air Transport Association, Canada)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHAA is an IATA ATC-authorised training centre approved by the International Air Transport Association, Canada. This designation certifies the academy meets IATA's global training standards and enables delivery of IATA-certified short-term courses to students.
• BlueDartminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBlueDart (express logistics subsidiary of DHL) is currently hiring BBA Aviation Management graduates from HAA for Customer Service roles, representing a placement partnership in the aviation logistics segment.
• Lufthansa Technik Services LimitedminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLufthansa Technik Services Limited is actively hiring BBA AM, BBA, and BSc AM graduates from HAA for Cargo operations, representing a placement partnership with a leading global MRO brand.
• GMRminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGMR Group is currently hiring AME students from HAA for maintenance and airport operations roles, providing a domestic placement pathway for graduates at a major Indian airport operator.
• Air India Engineering Services Ltd.coreGTM or Marketing PartnerAir India Engineering Services Ltd. is currently hiring AME B1.1 and B2 graduates as Technicians, representing a direct placement partnership with the Indian national carrier's engineering subsidiary.
• TATA ASL (Airbus Helicopters)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerTATA Advanced Systems Limited (in collaboration with Airbus) is an upcoming placement opportunity for HAA graduates in the helicopter maintenance segment, representing a domestic OEM partnership.
• Bengaluru North UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBengaluru North University provides university affiliation for HBS undergraduate degree programmes (BBA, BBA Aviation Management, BCA, B.Com, BSc Aircraft Maintenance) and HAA's BSc Aircraft Maintenance course. The partnership certifies degrees under the university banner and validates academic standards.
• UPES (University of Petroleum and Energy Studies)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUPES short-term courses are offered as add-on programmes at HBS, enabling students to obtain supplementary certifications alongside their primary degree. Listed as a partner alongside IATA courses and NSDC Aerospace programmes.
• IATA (International Air Transport Association)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIATA short-term courses are offered as add-on programmes across Hindustan Academy institutions (HBS, HAA), providing students with internationally recognised aviation credentials alongside their primary academic programmes.
• Toyota, Hyundai, Airworks India Engineering Pvt. Ltd., HAL, IndiGocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHEA (Hindustan Electronics Academy / Polytechnic) provides hands-on practical training on live operational aircraft with Toyota, Hyundai, Airworks India Engineering Pvt. Ltd., HAL, and IndiGo. These partnerships enable students to gain real-world work experience across automotive, aerospace, and aviation maintenance sectors.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• GMR Aviation Academy: Training arm of GMR Group (operator of Delhi and Hyderabad airports) offering aviation training programmes. Represents an airport-operator-backed competitor with strong placement integration into GMR airport operations.

Direct peers

• School of Aeronautics (SOA): Delhi-NCR-based aviation training institute offering AME, aeronautical engineering, and pilot training programmes approved by DGCA. Competes directly with HAA for AME students in northern India.
• Cochin International Aviation Services (CIAS): Aviation training arm linked to Cochin International Airport, offering AME and aviation training programmes in Kerala. Operates as a regional direct peer competing for AME students in southern India.
• Rajiv Gandhi Academy for Aviation Technology (RGAAT): Kerala-based DGCA-approved aviation training institution offering AME diploma and certificate programmes for B1.1/B2 categories. Direct competitor to HAA's CAR 147 Basic training in the Indian AME market with a similar regulatory positioning.
• FlightSimulation Technique Centre (FSTC): Indian aviation training organisation offering type rating and AME-related programmes including Airbus A320/Boeing 737 endorsements. Direct competitor to HAA's Dviation Malaysia-sourced Type Rating offerings in the Indian market.

Emerging players

• Pioneer Flying Academy: Indian flying school offering pilot and AME training. Represents a smaller emerging regional player with overlapping regulatory positioning but more limited employer network than HAA.

Broad incumbents

• Lufthansa Aviation Training: Aviation training subsidiary of the Lufthansa Group offering pilot, cabin crew, and maintenance training globally. Represents the premium international benchmark for aviation maintenance training and type ratings.
• Air India Aviation Academy: Airline-affiliated training arm of Air India offering cabin crew, AME-related, and aviation management programmes. Competes for the same Indian aviation aspirant pool and benefits from an incumbent airline brand.
• CAE Inc. Global leader in aviation training with crew training services and type rating academies worldwide. Represents the international, scaled incumbent model of aviation training that Indian academies benchmark against as they expand into type ratings.
• Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Uran Akademi (IGRUA): Government of India premier flying training institute under the Ministry of Civil Aviation. While primarily pilot-focused, it competes with HAA for the broader Indian aviation aspirant pool and sets the public-sector benchmark for aviation education.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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