National, September 2025: IndiGo, India’s preferred airline, marked the National Engineering Day by onboarding its first-ever all-women batch of 33 maintenance technicians. A milestone in its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) journey, this initiative marks a significant step forward in expanding representation and creating equal opportunities in technical roles across aviation.

The Engineering department at IndiGo plays a crucial role in maintaining highest standards of safety, quality and reliability across the airline’s fleet of 400+ aircraft, achieving Technical Dispatch Reliability of 99.89% (FY25). The new batch of all-women technicians recently underwent a week-long induction programme, featuring inspiring sessions by senior leaders and powerful growth stories shared by experienced women engineers, preparing them to contribute to the airline’s growth journey.

IndiGo’s workforce has over 44.8% women employees and one of the highest number of women pilots worldwide. The percentage of women pilots at IndiGo stands at 16.2%. With this initiative, the airline reinforces its role as a trailblazer in the aviation industry, shaping a future where more women step into technical roles and leadership positions.

About IndiGo  

IndiGo is India’s preferred and amongst the fastest growing carriers in the world. IndiGo has a simple philosophy: offer fares that are affordable, flights that are on time, and provide a courteous and hassle-free travel experience across its unparalleled network. With its fleet of 400+ aircraft, the airline operates around 2200+ daily flights, connecting 90+ domestic and 40+ international destinations, inducted 58 aircraft in 2024 and welcomed over 118 million customers in FY25. IndiGo was also named the ‘Best Airline in India and South Asia’ by Skytrax at the World Airline Awards 2025.  

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