GCAS offers exchange training programmes and workshops with leading Korean Institution

Abu Dhabi UAE, 22 May, 2011: The Gulf Centre for Aviation Studies (GCAS), a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC), today announced plans to expand its international specialized aviation programmes, workshops and courses following the signing of a unique training and cooperation agreement with Incheon International Airport Corporation HR Academy (IIAC Academy), a global leader in aviation studies, as part of its ongoing strategy to provide the best international aviation training available in the UAE.

The announcement follows the strengthened political and commercial bilateral relations between the United Arab Emirates and South Korea. As part of the agreement both parties will share aviation knowledge resources, host exchange training courses and offer preferred access to students of both facilities to courses conducted at GCAS or IIAC Academy.

On these new partnerships, H.E. Khalifa Al Mazrouei, Chairman of ADAC, commented: "ADAC is pleased to have established relationships with Incheon International Airport Corporation HR Academy, one of the world's most proficient aviation knowledge resource centres. This strategic partnership is meant to enrich the learning experience of our students through valuable knowledge-sharing practices with leading aviation studies institutions."

This new agreement will enable GCAS to have close links to expertise from Incheon International Airport, the award winning international airport, which was nominated as the best airport in the world for six consecutive years as well as the top hub airport in Northeast Asia region.  IIAC Academy facilities and programmes are endorsed and accredited by the Airport Council International (ACI). The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) has also recently certified IIAC as a TRAINAIR PLUS associate, ICAO's latest training centre membership. GCAS facilities were also certified last month becoming world's first aviation institute to receive membership in the advanced international programme.

IIAC HR Academy is renowned for offering esteemed practical courses in aviation safety and airport operations management, in addition to more specialised air traffic control and emergency handling. It also acts as a source of academic knowledge for the airport's staff working in non-aviation roles such as marketing and finance.  

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About GCAS
The Gulf Centre for Aviation Studies (GCAS), a GCAA certified centre of excellence, and the world's first ICAO TRAINAIR PLUS certified 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 the region with 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. No other training organization can provide the relationships that GCAS has created to ensure that the latest technologies and trends are observed in practice.

The Gulf Centre for Aviation Studies will offer ongoing training programs covering all sectors of the aviation business including:

  • Airline

  • Airport

  • Cargo

  • Management

  • Regulatory / Civil Aviation

  • Safety and Security

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 visit our websites: www.adac.ae, www.adacmediacentre.com - or contact:
Abdulaziz Almusalam
Mob: +971 50 926 4380
Tel: +971 2 447 2805
E-Mail: adac@hillandknowlton.com  

Elham Bourani 
P.O. Box: 94449, Abu Dhabi, U.A.E
Tel:+971 2 505 3304
Fax: +971 2 575 8300
Mob: +971 50 818 0467
E-mail: ebourani@adac.ae;

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