ADAC to establish regional training centre

The MoU calls for ADAC's Gulf Centre for Aviation Studies (GCAS) to be the region's exclusive learning centre for AAAE and IAAE training programs, including the Accredited Airport Executive programme (AAE).

AAAE and ADAC have said they plan to work together on other initiatives, including aviation business development, conferences, training and research that will benefit the rapidly developing Middle East and Gulf regions.

GCAS’ “training programmes and enhanced researches”, which will be set up in Al Bateen Airport, is expected to be launched by the end of this year.

ADAC Chairman HE Khalifa Mohamed Al Mazrouei

ADAC Chairman HE Khalifa Mohamed Al Mazrouei said: “ADAC is a dynamic organisation that is continuously developing and expanding its activities. Our policy has been to establish partnerships with the best-regarded aviation and aerospace-related companies worldwide, as we endeavour to support the growth of Abu Dhabi's economy and achieve excellence by raising the bar for airports that ADAC operates. This mutual cooperation will better enhance the airports executives' skills and experience for the benefit of the aviation sector and industry of the Emirates.”

Jalal Haider, Senior General Manager of GCAS, said: 'We are delighted to sign the agreement with AAAE and IAAE, which has selected Abu Dhabi to set up its Headquarters, and looking forward to work together in order to train airport executives and refine their expertise in collaboration with international experts from both parties for the advancement of this vital sector, not only at the national level, but at the GCC and regional levels.”