Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Karnataka BJP Celebrates DGCA Renewal of Jakkur Flying School Licence
The Government Flying Training School (GFTS) at Jakkur in Bengaluru has had its licence renewed by the DGCA for the next five years.
The BJP, led by R. Ashoka, sees this as a win for public vigilance against the government's alleged plans to move the school to build a sports complex.
The BJP claims the government wants to use the land for real estate, while the government says it's still in the early stages of planning.
The flying school, which started in 1949, is seen as a heritage site by the BJP, who promise to keep fighting to protect it.
The DGCA renewed the licence of the Government Flying Training School (GFTS) at Jakkur for the next five years (2026-2031).
BJP leader R. Ashoka claims the renewal is a victory for public vigilance against the government's alleged attempts to relocate the institution.
The government proposes to build an international sports complex on the 205-acre Jakkur Aerodrome, which could lead to the closure of the JFTS.
The BJP alleges that the government is trying to free up prime public land for real estate interests.
The flying school, established in 1949 on land donated by the Mysore royal family, is considered a heritage aviation institution by the BJP.
- Who
- R. Ashoka, Senior BJP leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Karnataka Assembly.
- What
- The DGCA renewed the licence of the Government Flying Training School (GFTS) at Jakkur, and the BJP celebrated it as a victory for public vigilance.
- When
- The licence was renewed on Tuesday, with operations set to resume soon.
- Where
- Jakkur Aerodrome, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
- Why
- The BJP believes the renewal is a victory over alleged government attempts to relocate the institution for a sports complex.
BJP's Perspective
Government's Perspective
Purpose of the Land
BJP's Perspective
The BJP believes the land should be preserved for the Government Flying Training School (GFTS) as a heritage aviation institution and public asset.
Government's Perspective
The government proposes to develop an international sports complex on the 205-acre Jakkur Aerodrome, which would likely lead to the closure of the JFTS.
Public Land Use
BJP's Perspective
The BJP alleges that the government is attempting to free up prime public land for real estate interests, describing it as 'political greed'.
Government's Perspective
The government's proposal for a sports complex is still at the conceptual stage and has not been finalized.
- Licence Renewal
- The DGCA renewed the licence of the Government Flying Training School (GFTS) at Jakkur for the next five years (2026-2031).
- Location
- Jakkur Aerodrome, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
- Institution History
- Established in 1949 on land donated by the erstwhile Mysore royal family.
- Proposed Development
- Government plans to construct an international sports complex on the 205-acre Jakkur Aerodrome.
- BJP's Stance
- The BJP opposes the relocation of the flying school and alleges political motives behind the government's proposal.