Gulf Centre for Aviation Studies

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10/02/2019GCASGulf Centre for Aviation Studies Recognized by Airport Council International

The Gulf Centre for Aviation Studies (GCAS), the training arm of Abu Dhabi Airports, has been recognized and awarded by the Airport Council International (ACI). GCAS was recognized as the best performing ACI training center in the Asia-Pacific Region, with the highest number of students trained in 2018. Read More

27/12/2018ADACAbu Dhabi Airports hosted the Airports Council International Asia Pacific Regional HR Committee Fall meeting

Abu Dhabi Airports hosted the Airports Council International Asia-Pacific Regional HR Committee Fall meeting at the Gulf Center for Aviation Studies (GCAS) in Abu Dhabi between the 11th and 13th December. Read More

20/09/2018ADACGulf Centre for Aviation Studies hosts development course for students

The Gulf Centre for Aviation Studies (GCAS) has hosted 25 students for two sessions titled ‘The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens’, as part of Abu Dhabi Airports’ commitment to social responsibility, employee engagement and the development of the next generation of Emirati leaders. Read More

05/08/2018ADACGulf Center for Aviation Studies Hosts Royal Saudi Air Force

Abu Dhabi Airports is hosting delegates candidates from the Royal Saudi Air Force at the Gulf Centre for Aviation Studies (GCAS) for a series of selected aviation training sessions. Read More

01/11/2017ADACGCAS Re-named ICAO’s Regional Training Centre of Excellence for the Middle East

The Gulf Center for Aviation Studies (GCAS) announced today that it has been successfully re-accredited as a Regional Training Centre of Excellence (RTCE) by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) for the Middle East region. As such, GCAS will continue to represent ICAO in the Middle East in three separate categories: Aerodromes, Air Transport, Flight Safety and Safety Management, further strengthening its status as the leading training organization in the region. Read More

11/05/2017ADACAbu Dhabi Airports Procurement Department Wins at the CIPS Middle East Supply Management Awards 2017

At a ceremony held in Abu Dhabi by the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply Awards, Abu Dhabi Airports’ Procurement and Logistics Department has won three prestigious awards: Best Supplier Relationship Management; Most Innovative Use of Technology; and Acting Chief Support Officer, Saeed Al Zaabi was named ‘CIPS Procurement and Supply Professional of the Year.’

19/04/2017ADACAbu Dhabi Duty Free pop up shop welcomes the last homeporting ship of the season at the Cruise Terminal

Passengers on one of the last cruise ships of the season at Zayed Port, had chance to fill their bags with gifts from Abu Dhabi Duty Free’s (ADDF), owned by Abu Dhabi Airports, pop up shop in place at the city’s Cruise Terminal. Read More

17/04/2017ADACAbu Dhabi Duty Free pop up shop welcomes the last homeporting ship of the season at the Cruise Terminal

Passengers on one of the last cruise ships of the season at Zayed Port, had chance to fill their bags with gifts from Abu Dhabi Duty Free’s (ADDF), owned by Abu Dhabi Airports, pop up shop in place at the city’s Cruise Terminal.

26/04/2015GCASAbu Dhabi Airports’ Gulf Centre for Aviation Studies Wins Prestigious ICAO Award for Training

The Gulf Centre for Aviation Studies (GCAS), the training arm of Abu Dhabi Airports based in Al Bateen Executive Airport, has been recognised by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) for delivering the most shared and validated TRAINAIR PLUS Standardized Training Packages (STPs) than any other ICAO TRAINAIR PLUS center worldwide. Read More

03/02/2015GCASAbu Dhabi Airports Targets 50% Emiratisation in 2015; “Al Eqlaa” ADAC’s airport apprentice training programme managed by GCAS, plays a key supporting role.

An ambitious Emiratisation target of 50% by the end of 2015 has been announced by Abu Dhabi Airports on the sidelines of Tawdheef, currently taking place at ADNEC under the patronage of H.E. Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of culture, Youth and Community Development. Read More

10/09/2014GCASGCAS Named ICAO’s Regional Training Centre of Excellence for the Middle East

The Gulf Centre for Aviation Studies (GCAS) continues to win accolades from leading industry bodies, as it announces today that it has been selected as the Regional Training Centre of Excellence (RTCE) by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) for the Middle East region. Read More

22/06/2014ADACAbu Dhabi Airports Begins Summer Training Programme for UAE National Students

In line with its commitment to raise awareness about careers within the aviation industry, Abu Dhabi Airports will welcome 100 UAE National students this year for its Summer Training Programme. Read More

18/06/2014ADACAirport Council International Recognizes the Gulf Centre for Aviation Studies for its Work within the Industry

The Gulf Centre for Aviation Studies (GCAS) scooped another remarkable accolade internationally, as it received a special milestone recognition award from the Airport Council International (ACI) during the Council’s Annual World Assembly in Seoul, South Korea. This recognition coincides with the award received by Abu Dhabi International Airport for “The Best Airport in the Middle East Region” also from ACI, which was announced earlier this month. Read More

14/06/2014ADACGulf Centre for Aviation Studies signs MoU with Emirates Group Security - Centre of Aviation and Security Studies

Abu Dhabi Airports announced today that its training facility Gulf Centre for Aviation Studies (GCAS) signed an MoU with Emirates Group Security - Centre of Aviation and Security Studies (CASS) to provide a number of joint Aviation Security training programmes. Read More

08/06/2014ADACAbu Dhabi Airports Launches Official Facebook Page

Abu Dhabi Airports today announced the launch of its official Facebook page, further extending its presence across mainstream social media channels. Read More