The AMPAP programme is the first programme for international professional accreditation in airport management

Abu Dhabi UAE, 23 October, 2011: The Gulf Centre for Aviation Studies (GCAS), a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC), announced today the participation of 60% of the assigned group from ADAC managers in the Airport Management Professional Accreditation Programme (AMPAP).

In 2010, GCAS started offering the global Airport Council International -International Civil Aviation Organization AMPAP in its world class facilities to aviation industry experts in the UAE and the Middle East Region. The AMPAP is the first global initiative of its kind to provide an international professional accreditation in airport management, and upon its successful completion participants earn an International Professional Designation from Toulouse Business School, France.

In line with its commitment to investing in human capital and the development of the aviation industry in the region, ADAC selected 50 of its managers to go through the program, one of the largest groups to be signed up by one single company.   To date, 3 sessions have been held to accommodate 60% of the assigned ADAC managers granting them the international accreditation upon the successful completion of the training program.

The International Airport Professional qualification is the global standard for excellence in airport management, and is a course open to all individuals in a management position at any civil airport organization. It provides participants with a better understanding of key contemporary issues and challenges that confront the various decision makers in the airport industry and encourages the adherence to uniform standards and awareness of best practices at the world's airports.

Dr. Othman Al Khoori, VP Human Resources and Administration of ADAC and General Manager of GCAS, said: "As part of ADAC's training strategy, coaching its mangers to enrich their knowledge and upgrade their skills are ongoing attempts strongly advocated as key to success at organization level and derived from the performance of its employees. Two thirds of the targeted manager group has successfully participated in the training and the remaining batch is required to enroll by the end of 2011."

Since the centre was founded in 2009 it has been GCAS's mission to offer world class training options from Abu Dhabi, to spearhead the advancement and professionalism of the aviation industry in the Middle East. GCAS has also been recently certified as the World's first "TRAINAIR PLUS" training centre by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and is the exclusive JAATO aviation training centre in the Middle East region. GCAS is also a major certified centre and training hub in the region to deliver courses endorsed by Airport Council International (ACI), International Aviation Transport Authority (IATA), and Kenyon International Consultancy providing specialized training on Crisis Management.

For more information please visit GCAS website: www.gcas.ae

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About GCAS
The Gulf Centre for Aviation Studies (GCAS), a GCAA certified centre and member of ICAO TrainAir PLUS programmeme, was created to serve the aviation security training needs of Abu Dhabi Airport Company, its subsidiaries and the region. GCAS has partnered with leading international organizations such as JAA-TO and ACI to ensure that industry best practices and leading-edge courses are brought to the Middle East. Through its own proprietary courses and those of its partners, GCAS provides cost effective training solutions to address the challenges of the 21st century aviation industry.

With its new facilities at Al Bateen Executive Airport, GCAS offers its students the unique chance to observe a leading international airport in operational circumstances.

The Gulf Centre for Aviation Studies offers ongoing training programmes covering different sectors of the aviation business including:

  • Airline

  • Airport

  • Cargo

  • Management

  • Regulatory / Civil Aviation

  • Safety and Security

  • Aviation Law

Go to GCAS's website at www.gcas.ae to see our latest course offerings, or contact training@gcas.ae for more information. 

About Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC)
Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) is a public joint-stock company wholly owned by the Abu Dhabi Government. It was incorporated by Amiri Decree number 5, issued on 4 March 2006, to spearhead the development of the Emirate's aviation infrastructure. In September 2006, ADAC assumed responsibility for the operation and management of Abu Dhabi and Al Ain International Airports. In 2008, ADAC added Al Bateen Executive Airport (an exclusive private aviation airport), and Sir Bani Yas and Delma Island Airports to its portfolio. These airports are geared to serve the various segments of air travellers, the aviation marketplace, and will help contribute to Abu Dhabi's development as a destination for both business and leisure tourism.

Currently under way is the multi-billion dollar re-development and expansion of Abu Dhabi International Airport designed to increase the overall capacity of the airport to more than 20 million passengers per year. As part of this redevelopment, a second runway and a third terminal have been completed.

For more information, please contact:
May Ali Mostafa
Mob: +971 55 136 5787
Tel: +971 2 447 2805
E-Mail: adac@hillandknowlton.com

Elham Bourani 
P.O. Box: 94449, Abu Dhabi, U.A.E
Tel: +971 2 25053304
Mob:  +971 50 818 0467
E-mail:  ebourani@adac.ae

Radwa Shehab
P.O. Box: 94449, Abu Dhabi, U.A.E
Tel:  +971 2 505 3261
Mob:  +971 50 262 22349
E-mail:  rshehab@adac.ae 

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