CAR 145 is the DGCA requirement under which organisations are approved to maintain aircraft and components. Owners need one for routine work and inspections; engineers look to them for jobs. Here is where they are, from DGCA’s CAR 145 list as on 2 October 2026.
By state
- Delhi: 39
- Maharashtra: 29
- Haryana: 15
- Telangana and Karnataka: 12 each
- Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu: 11 each
- Madhya Pradesh 8, Gujarat 6, West Bengal 4, Jharkhand 3, Rajasthan 2
By DGCA region
DGCA oversees these organisations through regional offices. The Northern Region covers 62, Western 43, Southern (Bengaluru) 18, Eastern 12, Southern (Hyderabad) 10, Ahmedabad 9 and Southern (Chennai) 7.
Using the list as an owner
- Check that the organisation’s approval is valid; our directory shows the validity date and flags dates that have passed.
- Ask which aircraft types and ratings its approval covers. The scope matters as much as the approval.
- For a purchase, use an organisation independent of the seller for the pre-purchase inspection.
Using the list as an engineer
CAR 145 organisations are a major source of jobs and practical experience for licence applicants. Pair this list with the CAR 147 training schools and read AME licence in India.
Search all CAR 145 organisations by name, city or state.
Common questions
How many DGCA-approved maintenance organisations are there in India?
DGCA’s CAR 145 list as on 2 October 2026 has 161 Indian approved organisations.
Which state has the most aircraft maintenance organisations?
Delhi, with 39, followed by Maharashtra with 29.
What is a CAR 145 organisation?
An organisation approved by DGCA under CAR 145 to maintain aircraft or components.
Sources
General information, checked against the sources above on the date published. It is not legal, regulatory or medical advice. Rules change, so confirm with DGCA or the relevant authority before acting.