Aviation Training Arm of GMR Group launches its first batch of IATA courses

Updated on: Saturday, November 17, 2012

 GMR Aviation Academy (GMR AA), the Aviation Training Arm of GMR Group, has launched its first batch of International Air Transport Association (IATA) courses (three- month part-time) in Travel and Tourism, Airport Operations and Air Cargo at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA), Hyderabad.

The Academy has its own distinctive advantage of utilizing the airport facilities for hands-on practical experience.

GMR AA, set up in 2009, is emerging as a global gateway for aviation learning through tie ups with ACI, IATA, ICAO and DGCA. IATA accredited GMR AA as the Authorised Training Centre (ATC) for aviation related training programmes in India. GMR AA has also been appointed by Airport Council International (ACI) as its Global Training Hub (GTH) worldwide. DGCA has accredited GMR Aviation Academy to conduct the Dangerous Goods Regulation trainings. It has also signed an MOU with 'Incheon International Airport Aviation Academy' for joint development and delivery of training programmes. GMR AA has also recently become an Associate Member of ICAO 'TRAINAIR PLUS'.

The selection process will be completed in the month of November and Classes will commence from December 1.

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