Market Intelligence: -General Aviation

Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace Hub Signs Agreement with the General Civil Aviation Authority for New Training Facility at Dubai South

Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace Hub (MBRAH), the aerospace platform of Dubai dedicated to the advancement of the aviation industry, announced the signing of an agreement with the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) to develop a new modern, innovative and sustainable training facility for International Aviation Consulting and Training (IACT), the commercial arm of the GCAA.

The ceremony, which took place during the Dubai Airshow, was attended by HE Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy of the UAE and Chairman of the GCAA. The agreement was signed by HE Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi, Director General of GCAA and HE Khalifa Al Zaffin, Executive Chairman of Dubai Aviation City Corporation and Dubai South in the presence of executives from both entities.

The new G + 2 facility, which spans across 17,078 square metres, will be located at the education cluster at MBRAH and will be built across several phases. The first phase will be used for training, assessment, and examination, and will host multipurpose halls for events, seminars and meetings. It will also accommodate laboratories for practical training, such as, ATC Simulators, AVSEC Screening, Air Accident Investigation Mobility Rooms, and first aid, among others. The facility will also embrace sustainable design practices that emphasise energy efficiency as well as renewable and redundant energy sources.

In his comments, HE Khalifa Al Zaffin, said: “We are delighted to announce our strategic partnership with GCAA for the development of an advanced facility within our education cluster. In a rapidly growing aviation landscape, these cutting-edge training facilities play a pivotal role in nurturing skilled professionals, adding immense value to the aviation sector and bolstering the holistic aviation ecosystem in Dubai. At MBRAH, we remain steadfast in our commitment to furthering the visionary agenda of our esteemed leadership, solidifying Dubai’s stature as a prominent global aviation hub.”

HE Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi, Director General of GCAA said: “In the current landscape, enhancing capabilities to train specialized professionals in various fields of aviation has become more important than ever. This priority ensures sustainable growth in the sector and the injection of skilled individuals.

The aviation industry is undergoing a major transformation, driven by rapid technological advances and an intense focus on sustainability. The recently signed agreement aims to provide advanced training facilities, with the ultimate goal of nurturing a talent pool comprising skilled and highly skilled aviation professionals equipped with high-level qualifications and skills. This, in turn, contributes significantly to achieving the goals of the General Civil Aviation Authority and the aviation industry globally.”

Established in 1996, the General Civil Aviation Authority is responsible for the regulation and oversight of all aspects of civil aviation in the United Arab Emirates including air traffic management, safety and security oversight, connectivity and aviation sustainable.

MBRAH offers global aerospace players high-level connectivity and is a free-zone destination for the world’s leading airlines, private jet companies, MROs, and associated industries. Located in and developed by Dubai South, MBRAH is also home to maintenance centres and training and education campuses. It seeks to strengthen engineering industries to foster the emirate’s vision of becoming a leading aviation hub.

Source: Government of Dubai Media Office
Photo Credit: Government of Dubai Media Office

Related Posts

Digital Platform Airline Pilot Club Partners with Welliba – Employee Experience Management Platform

Digital platform Airline Pilot Club (APC) is excited to announce a new partnership with Welliba. Welliba has developed a groundbreaking SaaS-based employee experience (EX) management platform, based on the best of behavioural science and human centric technology. Welliba helps people to understand and improve their well-being, development, and EX by analysing and improving the interaction between their personal characteristics and their environment. APC’s partnership will help pilots to improve their well-being and EX during their training, work and in their personal life.

The collaboration is set to launch on 13th of November, with an array of resources aimed at helping both experienced pilots and pilots in training. APC members, irrespective of their experience level, will get  full access to Welliba’s comprehensive suite of EX insights and digital learning resources to improve their students or staff experience, well-being, resilience, personal growth, and career readiness.

Members will benefit from:

  • A personalized insight hub, which can offer support, like a digital coach, to help APC members understand which internal and external factors impact their performance, resilience, well-being, and growth potential.
  • Personal advice and strategies to manage different blockers or stress factors and to help unlock a great experience during aviation training and professional pilot careers. No one-size-fits-all solutions, but advice on what works best for each person in their specific environment.
  • Resources for professional development that complement existing skills and prepare pilots for the evolving demands of the airline industry.

APC will get access to aggregate data that can point to areas of risk, opportunities and impact into holistic development of (future) pilots. No individual member data is shared by Welliba with APC or any future employer.

“We believe that supporting the holistic development of our members is crucial to the advancement of the aviation industry. Our partnership with Welliba represents a significant step forward in providing the necessary resources to help future and current pilots thrive at all career stages,” says Andy O’Shea, CEO & President, at APC.

“Welliba is committed to empowering individuals with personalised insights and learning resources to unlock a better experience at work and life and increase learning effectiveness, well-being, performance and professional growth. Collaborating with Airline Pilot Club enables us to reach a dedicated community of aviation professionals and support them in achieving their full potential,” states David Barrett, CEO, at Welliba.

The services provided by Welliba are currently free to APC individual members. APC can offer a dedicated paid service to flight schools and airlines with their own insights, analytics, dashboards and resources.

The APC-Welliba partnership is more than a set of newly available services: it is a commitment to the future of aviation excellence. APC invites all members to embrace this opportunity, which promises to enrich their professional paths and personal lives.

About Airline Pilot Club (APC)

APC is a premier aviation industry network dedicated to supporting the training, recruitment, and continuous professional development of pilots. With an extensive network of partners, APC stands at the forefront of industry innovation and pilot support.

About Welliba

Welliba is a pioneer in providing personalised insights to individuals and organisations to help unlock a better employee experience in training, professional work, or personal life. Welliba’s digital solution is based on the latest research in employee experience (EX), positive psychology, employee engagement, well-being, resilience, and people performance. With a strong focus on privacy, Welliba’s platform offers a secure environment for personal growth and skill enhancement.

Source: Airline Pilot Club

Related Posts

Emirates Collaborates with UAE GCAA’s International Aviation Consulting and Training to Provide Training Solutions for the Airline’s Engineering Professionals

Dubai, United Arab Emirates based airline Emirates signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA)’s commercial and training arm, the International Aviation Consulting and Training (IACT) at the Dubai Airshow, to curate bespoke training solutions for employees working across the airline’s engineering departments.

The MoU was signed by His Excellency Saif Mohammad Al Suwaidi, Director General UAE GCAA and Adel Al Redha, Emirates’ Chief Operating Officer. Under the agreement, both parties will facilitate trainings for the airline’s employees working across Emirates’ engineering departments at the GCAA’s International Aviation Consulting and Training (IACT) and Emirates’ engineering facility.

H.E Saif Mohammad Al Suwaidi, said: “This MoU underscores our joint commitment to ensuring excellence and safety in aviation. This cooperation is in line with the UAE government’s directives to collaborate with stakeholders to combine our strengths and achieve our common objectives more effectively and efficiently. We will continue exploring all possible areas of collaboration within the industry.”

Adel Al Redha commented: “This new MoU will further enhance the longstanding partnership between Emirates and GCAA, as both parties join resources to build a talent pool of competent and highly-skilled aviation professionals, equipped with world-class qualifications and competitive skills to contribute to the organisation and the UAE aviation industry.”

The collaboration will ensure Emirates’ consistent compliance with the dynamic changes in GCAA’s regulations through the customised trainings provided by IACT for the airline’s employees in technical areas and certifications including GCAA General Civil Aviation airworthiness related regulations, Manufacturing, Airworthiness Review Certificate (ARC), Maintenance Organisation Review Certificate (MORC), Post Holders and Compliance Monitoring. Emirates and IACT will also work together to identify unique approaches to further elevate Emirates’ Engineering training standards and equip the airlines’ employees with additional tools that support their career development.

Emirates Engineering Training is approved to conduct both types – EASA and GCAA – and basic GCAA training using Distance Learning Training Synchronous (DLS) methodology. The teams use cutting-edge training tools and digital learning platforms – including DLS – to offer numerous programmes and initiatives tailored to meet the ever-changing regulatory landscape of the aviation industry.

At Emirates Engineering, aircraft maintenance and engineering work are largely done in-house through an experienced workforce that is fully qualified to manage and implement all aspects of maintenance, engineering, quality, planning and logistics.

Setting high benchmarks for the industry, Emirates Engineering employees also occasionally support the fleets of thirty other airlines through third-party maintenance contracts at Emirates’ engineering facility.

About IACT

International Aviation Consulting & Training (IACT), the commercial services arm of the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of aviation. With a rich portfolio of training and consultancy services to enhance aviation safety, security, sustainability and excellence.

Source: Emirates
Photo Credit: Emirates

Related Posts