New courses aim to boost law knowledge amongst aviation professionals in the region

15 May 2011, Abu Dhabi, UAE: The Gulf Centre for Aviation Studies (GCAS), a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC), today announced the offering of new combined courses that introduce relevant aviation law to the centre's popular courses in aviation operations and management modules taught at the centre. Aviation law elements will be included in airport aviation management, airport commercial management and air transport management courses with the aim of improving awareness of relevant regulatory frameworks and rules among professionals in the UAE, and the region. The unique specialized programs, the first of its kind to become available in the region, are geared towards the needs of top and middle management of industry practitioners in both civilian and military sectors.

The first of these specialised courses were launched at GCAS end of April this year and were attended by senior officials from the General Civil Aviation Authority, Royal Jet, Dubai Airports, and ADAC various airports, subsidiaries and departments.

Dr. Othman Al Khouri, Deputy General Manager of GCAS, said: "GCAS is focusing on delivering essential academic initiatives serving aviation and transportation sectors in the UAE and beyond. The introduction of combined aviation law courses is part of our continuous commitment towards developing a pool of local and regional aviation talents."

GCAS is offering the new tailored aviation law courses with a focus on three specific areas within the aviation activities: Airport Operation Management and Aviation law, Airport Commercial Management and Aviation Law, and Air Transport Management and Aviation Law. These short specialized training programs provide a rare opportunity to participants enabling them to enhance their current qualification and achieve the much wanted competitive edge to excel in the dynamic world of aviation. Programs are delivered by globally reputed aviation expert with an extensive hands-on experience in all facets of aviation and hold highly rated academic qualifications and positions at world renowned universities.

GCAS has been certified recently 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 to deliver courses endorsed by Airport Council International (ACI) in the region. 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 programme, 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 programs 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:
Abdulaziz Almusalam
Mob: +971 50 926 4380
Tel: +971 +971 2 447 2805
E-Mail: adac@hillandknowlton.com 
 
Elham Bourani  
P.O. Box:  94449, Abu Dhabi, U.A.E
Tel:  +971 2 504 3304
Fax: +971 2 575 8300
Mob: +971 50 818 0467
E-mail:  ebourani@adac.ae;
Web sites:  www.adac.ae, www.adacmediacentre.com  
Time Zone:  GMT/UTC +4

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