India’s aviation education system witnessed a significant boost with the recent approval of the first Flying Training Organisation (FTO) in Tamil Nadu by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). 

• EKVI Air Training Organization Pvt Ltd has been granted permission to operate from Salem Airport, marking a significant milestone for aspiring pilots in the region.
• The Flying Training Organisation (FTO) 'EKVI Air Training Organisation Pvt Ltd' is located in Salem.
• The new FTO will provide aspiring pilots in the state with training opportunities as per the standards set by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).
• This will be the 36th Flying Training Organization in the country that DGCA has approved.