Girl Power soars higher: IndiGo becomes the first airline in India with over 1,000 women pilots

Women make up 17.5% of IndiGo’s pilots, among the highest globally, and

over 45% of its overall workforce

National, 07 March 2026: IndiGo, India's preferred airline, announced that it now has over 1,000 women pilots in its workforce, becoming the first and only airline in India to reach this milestone. At IndiGo, women pilots represent 17.5% of the total pilot workforce, which is more than thrice the global average. The airline is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, one that reflects the evolving aspirations of a new generation of women in aviation across India.

With women representing over 45% of its overall workforce today, IndiGo continues to expand equal opportunities across roles. Beyond the cockpit, women make over 30% of airport operations staff, almost 25% of its Operations Control Centre workforce, over 20% in finance, more than 15% in digital, with more than 23% women representation in leadership positions.

Sukhjit Singh Pasricha, Group Chief Human Resources Officer, IndiGo, said: "On International Women’s Day, we are proud to announce that IndiGo now has over 1,000 women pilots, among the highest in the world. This milestone truly reflects the spirit of Girl Power at IndiGo. As we continue to give wings to the nation, we remain committed to creating more opportunities for talented women to soar and shape the future of aviation."

IndiGo launches special film on Girl Power

Observing International Women’s Day, IndiGo also unveiled a film on social media. Bringing alive the theme of Girl Power, the video depicts women of IndiGo, celebrating moments that gave them their wings.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at IndiGo

Being an equal opportunity employer, IndiGo has always reinforced the importance and relevance of diversity, equity and inclusion in workplace through several initiatives under the umbrella of EMBRACE (Equity, Multiculturalism, Belonging, Respect, Accessibility, Community, Empowerment), which includes Girl Power. IndiGo recognises the value of a diverse workforce that encourages gender equality, champions the strengths of Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) and fosters an inclusive work environment for people from across communities.

IndiGo is championing Girl Power through women-led developments, enabling career growth, building community, and offering workplace flexibility. For instance, Take-Off 2.0 supports women returning to the workforce after a career break, while the 6E Girl Power Community offers a peer network dedicated to empowering women across all roles. From its hiring policies, to learning and development programmes and employee-centric initiatives, everything is aligned towards achieving the collective goals of the employees and the organisation, cohesively with a balanced approach to diversity. With this milestone, IndiGo continues to cement its position as an industry pioneer, shaping a future where more women advance into diverse 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 95+ domestic and 40+ international destinations, and welcomed 124 million customers in CY25. IndiGo was also named the ‘Best Airline in India and South Asia’ by Skytrax at the World Airline Awards 2025. IndiGo has been named the sixth Most Punctual Airline in Asia-Pacific in 2025 by the global aviation analytics firm, Cirium.

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