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GCAS to train 50 ADAC executives in ACI/ICAO program

  • United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, July 27 - 2010 at 13:30
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The Gulf Centre for Aviation Studies (GCAS), a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC), has announced it will offer the global ACI-ICAO Airport Management Professional Accreditation Programme (AMPAP) in its newly launched facilities at Al Bateen Executive Airport.

The AMPAP programme is the first global initiative of its kind to provide an international professional accreditation in airport management, and upon its successful completion participants earn the coveted International Airport Professional Designation.

In line with its commitment to investing in its human capital and in the development of the aviation industry in the region, ADAC has assigned 50 of its executives to go through the programme, starting in November 2010, which is considered as the largest group ever to be signed up by one single company.

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

Dr. Othman Al khouri, Deputy General Manager, GCAS, said:
"Since the centre was founded in 2008 it has been our mission to offer world class training options from our home base in Abu Dhabi, and hosting such high profile programmes as the AMPAP allows us to spearhead the advancement and professionalism of our industry in the Middle East. We look forward to hosting the AMPAP program and to welcoming ADAC and worldwide airport executives in November."


Dr. Pierre Coutu, AMPAP Programme Executive, stated, "GCAS has earmarked a record‐number of its managers for AMPAP and we are proud to provide them with our programme's best‐of‐class curriculum. With the rapid expansion of the region's airport infrastructure, there is a growing demand for highly‐qualified management resources and our collaboration with GCAS is a strong testament to their commitment to top‐notch, accreditation‐based executive development."
Gulf Centre for Aviation Studies.
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About GCAS:
The Gulf Centre for Aviation Studies (GCAS), a GCAA recognised centre of excellence, was created to serve the airport and aviation 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.

Currently located at Al Bateen Executive Airport, GCAS offers its students the unique experience of world-class airport and aviation training with direct access to a fully operational airport environment. Contact training@gcas.ae to learn more.

The Gulf Centre for Aviation Studies offers training programmes covering all sectors of the aviation industry including:
• Airport operations and management
• Safety and Security
• Ground handling
• Cargo operations
• Airline business
• Regulatory.

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. A new Air Traffic Control Tower is due to be operational in 2010 with the Midfield Terminal Complex development expected to open in 2015.

For more information, please contact:
Abu Dhabi International Airport
P.O. Box: 94449, Abu Dhabi, U.A.E
Tel: +971 2 635 4452
Fax: +971 2 635 4453

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