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. |