Avalon to start 2-yr course on aviation management

Mumbai: Avalon Aviation Academy, a leading cabin crew training institute plans to start a two-year post-graduate diploma in aviation management.
The institute is tying up with the Mumbai University for this diploma course, which will extend training in ground handling, airport management and cabin crew work.
The decision to start the aviation management course comes at a time when over a dozen airlines are awaiting the government’s permission to fly. The World Travel and Tourism Council estimated that by 2010, India alone would have at least 1.15 jobs in the aviation sector.
“Avalon is setting up a special residential campus at Neral (near Matheran) in 6-lakh square feet area for the proposed course. The campus, which will house 480 students, will have swimming pool, gymnasium and a library,” Preeti Malik, vice-president (aviation training), Avalon Aviation Academy, said.
An official source said the institute would have a tie-up with the University of Mumbai for this PG diploma course.
“Graduates of any discipline can apply for the two-year PG diploma course. The course fee is about Rs 2,50,000. Avalon is also guaranteeing internship with leading airports and airlines,” said an Avalon executive.
08/08/07 P R Sanjai/Business Standard