Gati (government aviation training institute) was set up in 1946 to bring about a quantum improvement in the standards of flying and ground training of commercial pilots in the country as orissa flying club. It was merged with the orissa government aviation department in 1974 and government aviation training institute (gati) came into being. The institute has since then trained a large number of commercial pilots some of whom are commanders in various airlines.

Gati has three dedicated air strips at its disposal at Bhubaneswar, Hirakud and Gopalpur the only institute to have this facility, which ensures that availability of air space is never going to be a constraint. GATI has a fleet of 2 nos of Cessna 152 and one Cessna 172, which is being enhanced to include multiengine as well as single engine aircrafts to ensure uninterrupted and time bound flying. GATI has an exclusive institute building with a well equipped library, class rooms and , up-to-date audio visual training aids and other facilities for effective ground training. It is manned by highly qualified flying and ground instructors, with long experience in the field of aviation and flying training. Institute has a well equipped hangar with complete technical setup for maintenance of the aircrafts, ably supported by certified and highly experienced team. It is manned by highly qualified flying and ground instructors, with long experience in the field of aviation and flying training and is to operate from two self sufficient hangers. It has a full complement of experienced flying instructors, ground instructors and maintenance engineers. GATI offers Secure, comfortable and hygienic boarding and lodging facilities separately for boys and girls.