Gulf Aviation Academy (GAA), the training arm of Gulf Air Group, has signed a commercial training agreement with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University to expand aviation training and education opportunities in the region and beyond.
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The commercial training agreement was signed by Mr. Luis E. Alcaraz, Technical Manager at Embry Riddle, and Captain Qasim Ismaeel, Chief Operating Officer of Gulf Air. This announcement was made on the second day of Gulf Aviation Academy’s participation in the Bahrain International Airshow, held under the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, from November 13th-15th, 2024.
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As part of this agreement, Gulf Aviation Academy will roll out several collaborative training initiatives with Embry-Riddle. These programs include English for Flight Training Assessment, English for Air Traffic Control, and English for Flight Training, which are designed to equip trainees with vital language skills required in various aviation fields.
Captain Qasim Ismaeel, Chief Operating Officer of Gulf Air, commented on the partnership, stating, “Our collaboration with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University demonstrates our dedication to enhancing the quality of aviation education and training. We look forward to the positive impact these new training initiatives will have on preparing our students for successful careers in the industry.”
In another significant development, Gulf Aviation Academy has earned the ISO 9001:2015 certification, a globally recognized standard for quality management systems. This certification attests to GAA’s commitment to maintaining quality and continuous improvement in its services, particularly in the provision of Aviation Training Solutions to the Aviation Industry. It enhances GAA’s reputation among aviation industry stakeholders and confirms that GAA meets international standards in service provision.
In conclusion, both the strategic partnership with Embry-Riddle and the ISO certification highlights GAA’s commitment to providing high-quality aviation education and preparing a skilled workforce for the future of the aviation industry.
About Gulf Aviation Academy (GAA)
GAA is positioned to become the future of high quality professional aviation training in Bahrain and the Middle East North Africa (MENA) region. We offer a comprehensive range of structured training programme and courses for all aviation personnel in the industry. The diverse range of training programmes in our portfolio are focused on providing our customers with quality, added value solutions no matter what type of operator you are.
About Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Embry‑Riddle has been at the forefront of ground-breaking aeronautical milestones since the early days of flight as the world’s largest and most respected university specializing in aviation and aerospace. With over 160,000 graduates around the globe, Embry‑Riddle is leading the future – and changing it.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is a nonprofit, independent institution offering degree programs at our residential campuses in Daytona Beach, Florida, Prescott, Arizona, and online through our award-winning Worldwide Campus.
