ADSTL’s structure under Adani Enterprises includes HASL as a step-down subsidiary to coordinate integrated activities across the aviation value chain.

FSTC is India’s largest independent flight training and simulation firm, running 11 full-flight simulators, 17 training aircraft, and holding DGCA and EASA certifications, with modern training centres in Gurugram and Hyderabad and substantial expansion capacity.

FSTC maintains a strong national presence through simulation centers in Gurugram and Hyderabad and a sizable flying school network in Haryana, underpinning civil aviation training.

As India’s leading independent flight training and simulation provider, FSTC supports commercial pilot licensing, type ratings, recurrent training, and specialized programs with DGCA and EASA certifications.

The deal aligns with a broader trend toward more simulator-based training in civil and defense aviation, driven by safety, cost efficiency, and better mission readiness.

Adani’s broader aviation strategy envisions integrated simulator-based training as a cost-effective, safer, and efficient core component of a fully integrated aviation services platform, especially for defense pilot training.

India is poised for a surge in civil aviation and pilot training needs, with more than 1,500 new aircraft expected in the coming years and a government push toward enhanced simulation-based defense training, creating clear opportunities for FSTC and ADSTL.

ADSTL aims to leverage its expertise for next-generation defense pilot training, simulation, mission rehearsal, and integrated aviation operations, positioning Horizon Aero Solutions Limited as a key player shaping India's aviation training future.

The mounting demand for pilots in India, reinforced by the predicted 1,500-plus aircraft addition and the state’s emphasis on advanced defence training and mission rehearsal, underpins growth in aviation training and defense simulation services.

ADSTL is a subsidiary of Adani Enterprises Limited, with Horizon Aero Solutions Limited—a joint venture with Prime Aero Services LLP—operating as a step-down subsidiary to enable integrated aviation operations.

Post-acquisition, Adani can offer a full spectrum of civil and defense aviation services, including maintenance, MRO, and flight training, consolidated under one umbrella with existing players like Air Works and Indamer Technics.

Ashish Rajvanshi, CEO of ADSTL, described the deal as a move toward an integrated aviation services platform that complements established MRO leaders to create a comprehensive civil and defense aviation ecosystem.

ADSTL and Prime Aero Services LLP are acquiring a majority stake in Flight Simulation Technique Centre (FSTC) for Rs 820 crore, signaling a strategic expansion into aviation training and high-technology simulation.

The acquisition represents a coordinated effort by ADSTL and Prime Aero to broaden its aviation training ecosystem through a majority stake in FSTC.

FSTC operates one of India’s largest flying schools in Haryana (Bhiwani and Narnaul), helping to sustain a steady pipeline of commercial and defence pilots.