Sunday, April 1, 2007
By ArabianBusiness.com
Airports Council International (ACI) has launched an international
accreditation programme for airport managers, in partnership with the
International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO).
The Airport Management
Professional Accreditation Programme is a three-year diploma, which is designed
to provide expert knowledge in the field of airport management.
The
course includes a variety of online modules, which allow students to continue
working in their home airports. After completing the programme, each student
receives a special IAP (International Airport Professional) certificate, which
will be recognised throughout the world.
Today's airport operators are under pressure to achieve greater efficiencies
while ensuring full adherence to the international standards that are the
hallmark of commercial aviation," said Robert Aaronson, ACI's director
general.
"They must deal with a diverse range of business and operational
requirements related to capacity constraints, safety, increased security
threats, the logistics of new technologies and new airport business models
involving investment from the private sector. This global initiative targets the
need for indepth management expertise in all nations and gives professional
recognition to those who succeed in completing the entire programme," he added.
On the Web:
Airports Council International Training Hub
http://www.airports.org/cda/acigth/display/main/acigth_content.jsp?zn=aci&cp=1918-1919_185_2__
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