LATEST GROUP OF SOUTHERN AFRICAN AVIATION STUDENTS GRADUATE FROM JOINT IATA-ATNS AVIATION TRAINING ACADEMY
Johannesburg, South Africa – A group of 42 African students have successfully completed courses in aviation studies through the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Training & Development Institute (ITDI) in partnership with South Africa’s Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) Aviation Training Academy (ATA).
The students, who graduated this weekend, achieved diplomas in Aviation Security, Safety Management in Civil Aviation, Air Navigation Systems Management and Civil Aviation Management.
ITDI has Training Centers around the world, several of which are run in partnership with local training organizations, including ATNS ATA in South Africa. ITDI was established to develop a pool of talent to lead the air transport industry as it continues evolving to meet an increasingly complex market environment with all of its various challenges.
ITDI courses benefit the industry by producing graduates skilled to international standards. This translates into a motivated and professional workforce less prone to errors, accidents and incidents and inclined to stay with their current employers. This has a direct positive impact on industry costs, stability and continuity. Training is also a cost-effective and productive way to reward and motivate employees.
“This graduate group are paving the way for a new generation of aviation professionals who will be the custodians of an air transport industry that is well-placed to continue unlocking Africa’s socio-economic wealth through its ability to enable trade and tourism,” explained Lance Brogden, IATA Vice President, Africa.
“Their graduation also demonstrates the value and credibility of our ITDI partnership with ATNS. The diploma courses meet the worldwide industry standard and are the same as those IATA provides around the world,” he added.
ITDI established the Johannesburg-based centre in 2001 as a partnership venture with ATNS. From January 2009 to date, 520 delegates received training on 27 courses offered through the programme. These courses focus on important aspects including Safety Management, Aviation Security, Air Navigation Service/Air Traffic Service Management, Civil Aviation Management, Airline Management, Cargo Management and Human Performance.
The IATA/ATNS training program provides a unique opportunity for industry employees at all levels to learn from a multi-disciplinary and international faculty. They benefit from IATA’s global vision and experience in the air transport industry and from ATNS expertise in providing safe, orderly, expeditious and efficient air traffic, navigation and associated services.
“We congratulate this impressive group of graduates on their achievement. They have helped to position ATNS in partnership with IATA, as a leader in the provision of global aviation training and professional development programs, supporting and promoting industry standards worldwide,” remarked ATNS CEO, Patrick Dlamini.
Background on ITDI
Johannesburg, South Africa – A group of 42 African students have successfully completed courses in aviation studies through the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Training & Development Institute (ITDI) in partnership with South Africa’s Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) Aviation Training Academy (ATA).
The students, who graduated this weekend, achieved diplomas in Aviation Security, Safety Management in Civil Aviation, Air Navigation Systems Management and Civil Aviation Management.
ITDI has Training Centers around the world, several of which are run in partnership with local training organizations, including ATNS ATA in South Africa. ITDI was established to develop a pool of talent to lead the air transport industry as it continues evolving to meet an increasingly complex market environment with all of its various challenges.
ITDI courses benefit the industry by producing graduates skilled to international standards. This translates into a motivated and professional workforce less prone to errors, accidents and incidents and inclined to stay with their current employers. This has a direct positive impact on industry costs, stability and continuity. Training is also a cost-effective and productive way to reward and motivate employees.
“This graduate group are paving the way for a new generation of aviation professionals who will be the custodians of an air transport industry that is well-placed to continue unlocking Africa’s socio-economic wealth through its ability to enable trade and tourism,” explained Lance Brogden, IATA Vice President, Africa.
“Their graduation also demonstrates the value and credibility of our ITDI partnership with ATNS. The diploma courses meet the worldwide industry standard and are the same as those IATA provides around the world,” he added.
ITDI established the Johannesburg-based centre in 2001 as a partnership venture with ATNS. From January 2009 to date, 520 delegates received training on 27 courses offered through the programme. These courses focus on important aspects including Safety Management, Aviation Security, Air Navigation Service/Air Traffic Service Management, Civil Aviation Management, Airline Management, Cargo Management and Human Performance.
The IATA/ATNS training program provides a unique opportunity for industry employees at all levels to learn from a multi-disciplinary and international faculty. They benefit from IATA’s global vision and experience in the air transport industry and from ATNS expertise in providing safe, orderly, expeditious and efficient air traffic, navigation and associated services.
“We congratulate this impressive group of graduates on their achievement. They have helped to position ATNS in partnership with IATA, as a leader in the provision of global aviation training and professional development programs, supporting and promoting industry standards worldwide,” remarked ATNS CEO, Patrick Dlamini.
Background on ITDI
Last year, ITDI trained 27,000 students in 190 different Certificate courses and 32 Diploma programmes covering the following study areas:
· Safety
· Security
· Regulation & Compliance
· Operations & Infrastructure
· Management
· Organization & Human Performance
· Travel & Tourism
· Aviation Studies
Diploma students are required to complete all of the required courses within three years.
For more information, please contact:
Anthony Concil
Director Corporate Communications
Tel: +41 22 770 2967
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Linden Birns
PR for IATA, Southern Africa
Tel: +27 21 785 5610 mobile: +27 82 568 80 31
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Anna Sanfilippo
Marketing and Communications Specialist
Air Traffic and Navigation Services South Africa
Tel: +27 11 961 0313 mobile: +27 82 569 9863
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· Safety
· Security
· Regulation & Compliance
· Operations & Infrastructure
· Management
· Organization & Human Performance
· Travel & Tourism
· Aviation Studies
Diploma students are required to complete all of the required courses within three years.
For more information, please contact:
Anthony Concil
Director Corporate Communications
Tel: +41 22 770 2967
Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Linden Birns
PR for IATA, Southern Africa
Tel: +27 21 785 5610 mobile: +27 82 568 80 31
email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Anna Sanfilippo
Marketing and Communications Specialist
Air Traffic and Navigation Services South Africa
Tel: +27 11 961 0313 mobile: +27 82 569 9863
E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it