IndiGo adds 330 pilots in FY26 as network and MRO capacity expand
IndiGo added 330 pilots and 991 cabin crew in FY26, taking its workforce to 41,907. The carrier added 14 destinations and now operates more than 2,150 daily flights, while reportedly planning a further 1,000 pilot hires and an MRO facility in Bengaluru.
IndiGo added 330 pilots and 991 cabin crew in FY2026 while expanding its network by 14 destinations. Following regulatory scrutiny over pilot-duty planning, the airline is reportedly targeting 1,000 further pilot hires and is building an MRO facility in Bengaluru.
Why this matters
The hiring and MRO plans support IndiGo’s recent shift toward premium cabins and long-haul routes, alongside overseas growth plans built around fleet and loyalty expansion.
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