Two trainer planes arrive at Oman Aviation Academy
Published: 03:05 PM,May 29,2021 | EDITED : 07:05 PM,May 29,2021
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BUSINESS REPORTER
MUSCAT, MAY 29
Oman Aviation Academy, currently being developed at Suhar Airport, has taken delivery of its first two training aircraft — part of a fleet that will help position the Sultanate’s first aviation academy as a leading provider of world-class pilot training for the civil and military aviation sectors in the wider Middle East region.
Oman Airports, which operates Suhar Airport, said the two planes were accorded a traditional water salute upon their arrival in Suhar on Friday.
Oman Aviation Academy was established in February 2018 as a partnership involving, among others, the Ministry of Defence Pension Fund, Oman National Investments Development Company (TANMIA) and Al Hosn Investment Company, among other government agencies.
Also playing a key role as an offset partner is Airbus Helicopters, while CAE, a global aviation training organisation, is a strategic partner in the establishment of the campus and its curriculum.
This partnership was assembled and delivered through the Tawazun (Offset) programme.
Plans drawn up by the Academy envision a campus designed to “meet and exceed international standards” for aviation training services providers. Featuring a total built up area of 35,000 sqm, the facility has a capacity to accommodate around 150 students per annum and will be equipped with state-of-the art training systems, including four flight simulators. An 80-feet high Air Traffic Control (ATC) will be integrated with the main building.
MUSCAT, MAY 29
Oman Aviation Academy, currently being developed at Suhar Airport, has taken delivery of its first two training aircraft — part of a fleet that will help position the Sultanate’s first aviation academy as a leading provider of world-class pilot training for the civil and military aviation sectors in the wider Middle East region.
Oman Airports, which operates Suhar Airport, said the two planes were accorded a traditional water salute upon their arrival in Suhar on Friday.
Oman Aviation Academy was established in February 2018 as a partnership involving, among others, the Ministry of Defence Pension Fund, Oman National Investments Development Company (TANMIA) and Al Hosn Investment Company, among other government agencies.
Also playing a key role as an offset partner is Airbus Helicopters, while CAE, a global aviation training organisation, is a strategic partner in the establishment of the campus and its curriculum.
This partnership was assembled and delivered through the Tawazun (Offset) programme.
Plans drawn up by the Academy envision a campus designed to “meet and exceed international standards” for aviation training services providers. Featuring a total built up area of 35,000 sqm, the facility has a capacity to accommodate around 150 students per annum and will be equipped with state-of-the art training systems, including four flight simulators. An 80-feet high Air Traffic Control (ATC) will be integrated with the main building.