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AAI Partners With ACI To Train 115+ Airport Pros For Global Leadership

The Airports Authority of India has signed a strategic agreement with the Airports Council International to implement the Airports Management Professional Accreditation Program in India. The partnership aims to train over 115 aviation professionals over the next five years, who will earn the globally recognized International Aviation Professional designation. The program focuses on building advanced competencies in airport economics, sustainability, safety, and strategic leadership. The initiative, enabled under the leadership of the Union Aviation Minister, is designed to support India's rapidly expanding aviation sector with a pipeline of future-ready leaders.

Key Points: AAI & ACI Launch Airport Management Training for 115+ Professionals

  • Landmark AAI-ACI agreement
  • Train 115+ professionals in 5 years
  • Earn International Aviation Professional designation
  • Focus on sustainability & strategic leadership
  • Part of India's aviation expansion
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Airport Authority of India signs agreement with ACI to train over 115 Airport professionals for management accreditation program

AAI signs agreement with ACI for AMPAP, training 115+ Indian aviation professionals for global accreditation and leadership roles over five years.

"defining moment in India's nation-building journey - Airports Authority of India"

Hyderabad, January 30

In an effort to strengthen India's global aviation leadership, the Airports Authority of India has signed a landmark agreement with the Airports Council International to implement the prestigious Airports Management Professional Accreditation Program in India.

According to AAI, this strategic collaboration marks a "defining moment in India's nation-building journey and reinforces the country's commitment to world-class aviation governance, leadership, and competence-building."

The AAI mentioned that globally, over 1,400 aviation professionals across 120 countries have earned the coveted International Aviation Professional (IAP) designation. With 173 IAPs already from India, the country is steadily emerging as a key contributor to global aviation leadership. The AAI-ACI partnership will significantly accelerate this momentum.

Under the agreement, AAI will facilitate AMPAP training for more than 115 additional aviation professionals over the next five years, creating a strong pipeline of globally deployable, future-ready aviation leaders. On successful completion of the programme, participants will earn the internationally recognised IAP salutation, a mark of excellence in airport leadership and management.

The initiative will empower professionals with advanced competencies in airport economics, sustainability, safety, resilience, innovation, and strategic leadership, which are critical as India's aviation sector undergoes unprecedented expansion.

The agreement was formally exchanged between Vipin Kumar, Chairman, Airports Authority of India, and Gurjit Gill, Director of the Global, Airports Council International & International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), in the presence of Union Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu, Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation Samir Kumar Sinha and other senior dignitaries during Wings India 2026 at skyline theatre, Begumpet Airport on January 29.

According to AAI, the initiative has been enabled under the leadership of Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu, who has focused on institutional competence-building and global benchmarking, thereby continuing to transform India's aviation ecosystem.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Great initiative, but I hope this training also focuses on practical, on-ground challenges at Indian airports - like managing crowds during festivals, integrating better with regional transport, and improving last-mile connectivity. The global curriculum must be adapted for local realities.
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Arjun K
More than 115 professionals in 5 years? With the pace we are building airports, we might need even more. Glad to see India is thinking ahead. The IAP designation is respected worldwide. This will open doors for our professionals internationally too.
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Sarah B
As someone who travels frequently for work between India and Europe, I see a clear difference in airport management. This kind of standardized, global training is exactly what's needed to bridge that gap. Focus on sustainability and resilience is particularly important.
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Vikram M
Hope the selection for this program is completely transparent and merit-based. We have brilliant minds in this country. Giving them the right platform and training will ensure our airports are not just big, but also smart and efficient. Jai Hind!
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Kavya N
Training is good, but execution is everything. We have many good policies on paper. The real test will be if this actually improves the passenger experience - shorter queues, cleaner terminals, better information systems. Let's see the results on the ground.

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