Adani Defence Acquires FSTC For ₹820 Crore To Boost India’s Pilot Training Capacity

Adani Defence and Aerospace has made a major move in India’s aviation ecosystem by acquiring Flight Simulation Technique Centre (FSTC) in a deal valued at ₹820 crore, marking one of the biggest investments in pilot training capacity in the country.

The buyout gives Adani Defence a 73% controlling stake in FSTC and its parent, Flight Simulation Solutions, significantly boosting its footprint in the fast-growing civil aviation and defence training sector.

✈️ What the Acquisition Means

FSTC is one of India’s most advanced pilot training institutes, offering full-flight simulators, recurrent training programs, and type-rating for commercial pilots. With the aviation sector witnessing rapid growth, the acquisition is expected to help:

Expand India’s high-quality pilot training infrastructure
Reduce dependence on overseas training centres
Support airlines facing pilot shortages
Strengthen India’s self-reliance in defence and aviation training

Industry experts say the move aligns with the Adani Group’s broader strategy to become a key player in aerospace, defence manufacturing, and high-technology aviation services.

🛫 Why This Matters for India

India is expected to require more than 30,000 new pilots in the next decade as domestic airlines expand their fleets and new regional routes open under the UDAN scheme.

Currently, a large share of Indian pilots undergo training abroad due to limited simulator capacity at home. The acquisition of FSTC is seen as a major step towards narrowing this gap.

💼 Inside the ₹820-Crore Deal

73% stake acquired by Adani Defence
₹820 crore total deal value
Includes takeover of Flight Simulation Solutions
FSTC’s facilities in Gurugram and Hyderabad now come under Adani
Adani plans further investment to add more simulators and enhance training infrastructure

Reports across major media outlets—including Economic Times, TOI, DNA India, and Financial Express—highlight that this decision is expected to reshape India’s aviation training landscape.

🛰️ Adani Defence’s Bigger Vision

The company is also investing heavily in drones, missile systems, radars, and aerospace clusters. With this acquisition, Adani strengthens its position in: