Under the strategic training collaboration agreement signed between İGA Istanbul Airport and Airbus, Istanbul will transform into a global aviation training and development hub. İGA has become the first training partner that Airbus has directly established with an airport operator.
A Strategic Milestone in Aviation: İGA and Airbus Shake Hands
İGA Istanbul Airport, which has signed a strategic cooperation agreement in the field of training with Airbus, one of the leading actors of the global aviation ecosystem, is preparing to position Istanbul as an international aviation training and development centre.
With the agreement, İGA has earned the title of the first training partner that Airbus has directly established with an airport operator.
Istanbul Transforms into a Global “Training and Development Hub”
The collaboration, to be implemented under the umbrella of İGA Academy, brings together Airbus’ technical expertise and İGA’s field-based learning ecosystem. Theoretical knowledge will be integrated with practical experience in one of the world’s busiest operational airport environments.
The agreement was signed by İGA CEO Selahattin Bilgen and Airbus Beyond CEO Adam McGonigal.
Airbus’ talent development brand, Airbus Beyond, has been delivering global training programmes in the aviation sector for more than 30 years.
CEO Bilgen: “People Are Value”
Speaking at the signing ceremony, Selahattin Bilgen stated that İGA acts with the vision of being not only a transportation infrastructure but also a centre that learns and teaches.
Bilgen said, “The future of our sector will be shaped not only by strong infrastructure but also by strong human values. For us, people are not a consumed resource but an enriching value.”
Airbus: “A Shared Commitment for the Next Generation of Leaders”
Airbus Beyond CEO Adam McGonigal described the agreement as a “game changer,” emphasising that the human connection lies at the heart of the aviation and aerospace industry. He stated that the collaboration would contribute to nurturing leaders who will shape the future of the sector.
An “Award-Winning Airport” in Training as Well
İGA Academy has demonstrated its competence in the field of training through international accreditations and awards:
- Top-level “Platinum/Excellence Training Centre” accreditation granted by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
- “Accredited Training Partner” title awarded by Airports Council International (ACI World)
- Level 5 achievement for the first time in Europe in ACI’s “Airport Customer Experience Accreditation”
- Special award for its sustainable training model
İGA Academy in Numbers
- 20,494 Training Programmes: Total number of training sessions organised for employee development
- 95% Satisfaction Rate: Participant feedback
- 2.51x Social Benefit: Social return on international training investments
- More Than 100,000 Participants: Programmes delivered to local and international professionals
Global experience sharing is also ensured through “Sister Airports” and “Temporary Staff Exchange Programmes.”
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