Chimes Aviation Academy (CAA) is a prominent Indian flight training organisation operating primarily from Dhana Airport, Madhya Pradesh, with additional bases historically linked to Neemuch and other regional aerodromes. It was founded to address India’s chronic pilot shortage by offering structured ab-initio and commercial pilot training aligned with DGCA standards. CAA positions itself as an airline-oriented academy delivering CPL, IR, and multi-engine training using a mixed fleet of single- and multi-engine aircraft. The academy focuses on modular and integrated pathways for Indian and international students, with in-house ground school, flying training, and simulator support. Over the years, it has expanded capacity through fleet growth and infrastructure investment, including modern classrooms, briefing rooms, student accommodation, and DGCA-approved simulators. CAA markets strong airline placement support, though—realistically—like all Indian schools, airline hiring depends more on market cycles than academy branding. The school is known for relatively high training throughput but has faced criticism in forums for scheduling delays during peak demand periods. Overall, Chimes is a serious DGCA-approved training provider, but not an airline-owned academy and not immune to India’s operational bottlenecks.