First phase of CAPA AeroPark to open in Quarter One of 2010
Mumbai: Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation (CAPA) announced that it is in the advanced stages of launching the CAPA AeroPark, a global aviation training campus in India. The campus will focus around an aviation environment research centre. The facility is designed to service the entire spectrum of operational and educational training requirements for airlines, airports, ANS providers, government and suppliers. It will be developed with support from international financiers and the world’s leading aviation training providers. The campus will include academies for pilot training, air traffic control, engineering and maintenance, airport operations, airline executive management, cabin and ground crew. Shortlisted locations in Bangalore, Navi Mumbai and Pune are currently being evaluated and the final location will be announced early next year. The first phase of the CAPA AeroPark is scheduled to open in Quarter One of 2010.
A central feature of the CAPA AeroPark will be the Research Centre for Aviation Environmental Studies (RCAES), which will act as a focus for coordination of global development of cutting edge operations, technology and associated advances in addressing the issue of aviation and climate change. Peter Harbison, Executive Chairman, CAPA emphasised that the RCAES will instill environmentally sustainable practices into training programmes on campus, establishing a generational mindset across the board that adopts a leadership approach to the environment.
CAPA AeroPark will be located in a landscaped park setting of around 50 acres, and is designed keeping green credentials in mind. The campus will incorporate a range of affordable and high quality accommodation as well as extensive social and recreational facilities. The attractive and vibrant environment, combined with the unparalleled standards of training will establish CAPA AeroPark as the one-stop-shop centre of choice for both industry operators and students.
14/10/08 TravelBizMonitor