Emirates Aviation Uni and Airways New Zealand launch training programme
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Emirates Aviation University has partnered with Airways New Zealand to launch a dedicated air traffic control training centre at the new university campus in Dubai Academic City.
Starting late May, Airways, New Zealand’s air navigation services provider, will deliver air traffic control training for to up to 200 students per year at EAU over the next five years.
“There is a global shortage of air traffic controllers, which has serious repercussions for the aviation industry – particularly in this part of the world where air traffic is expected to continue growing,” said Dr Ahmad Al Ali.
“This new joint venture allows us to capitalise on Airways’ 20 years of experience in training controllers around the world, and to provide a highly-specialised resource that our industry so desperately needs for future development.”
Sharon Cooke, Airways’ Head of Training, said the organisation will provide a full suite of ATC ab-initio, air traffic services operations and air traffic management training programmes at the university.
Airways has installed a state-of-the-art total control simulator at the facility, providing students with a highly realistic tower and radar training environment.
Emirates Aviation University is part of Emirates Group and Airways is the state-owned air traffic control organisation from New Zealand.
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