Gulf Centre for Aviation Studies Recognized by Airport Council International
Best performing ACI training center in the Asia-Pacific Region
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The Gulf Centre for Aviation Studies (GCAS), the training arm of Abu Dhabi Airports, has been recognized and awarded by the Airport Council International (ACI). GCAS was recognized as the best performing ACI training center in the Asia-Pacific Region, with the highest number of students trained in 2018.
The award was presented by Kevin Caron, Director, Capacity Building Programs at ACI and received by Zamzam Al Hammadi, General Manager GCAS during a special ceremony at the center’s headquarters, located at Al Bateen Executive Airport in the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi.
Commenting on the award, Zamzam Alhammadi, General Manager GCAS, said: “It is an honor to be recognized by the ACI as the best performing ACI training center in the Asia-Pacific Region. We are dedicated to raising aviation standards around the world and working to support the aviation sector through the provision of a comprehensive range of courses including the ACI’s portfolio of Safety, Facilitation, Economics, Environment, Management and Technical courses.”
“GCAS was established in 2009 with a vision of becoming the world’s leading center for airport and aviation training and this ACI award is a testament to our continued growth and commitment to delivering world class programs that attract students from around the Middle East and the wider world,” concluded Zamzam Al Hammadi.
This latest award from the ACI follows GCAS’ numerous accreditations and partnerships with leading regional and international aviation organisations, such as IATA, ICAO, JAATO and GCAA.
About Abu Dhabi Airports
Abu Dhabi Airports 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, Abu Dhabi Airports assumed responsibility for the operation and management of Abu Dhabi and Al Ain International Airports. In 2008, Abu Dhabi Airports added Al Bateen Executive Airport (an exclusive business aviation airport), as well as Sir Bani Yas and Delma Island Airports to its portfolio. These airports are geared to serve the various segments of air travelers, 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.
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