JAA TO and Albanian Civil Aviation Authority Sign One-Year Framework Agreement on Civil Regulatory Aviation Training
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Schiphol-Rijk, The Netherlands/Montréal, Canada. 28 August 2024
The JAA Training Organisation (JAA TO) is pleased to announce the signing of a one-year framework agreement with the Albanian Civil Aviation Authority (ACAA), marking a significant collaboration in the field of civil regulatory aviation training. This agreement underscores JAA TO's commitment to delivering excellence and quality in aviation education across Europe and highlights Albania's aspirations to emerge as an innovative leader in the region's aviation sector. The formalisation of the agreement (signed in Spring 2024) is commemorated at the occasion of the International Civil Aviation Organisation’s (ICAO) 14th Air Navigation Conference (AN-CONF/14) in Montréal, Canada, where JAA TO’s Director of Sales, Marketing & Operations, Murat Yalçin meets Albanian’s Director General/Executive Director Maksim Et’hemaj.
Under this agreement, JAA TO has started to provide specialised training aimed at enhancing the competencies of ACAA's personnel. Training offers and key elements in the enablement include Artificial Intelligence (AI) in aviation training, data analytics, and data visualisation for the Authority’s data management and processes. The partnership is designed to align with Albania's strategic goals of modernising its civil aviation capabilities and preparing its workforce for the future challenges and opportunities in the aviation industry.
"We are excited to support the Albanian Civil Aviation Authority in their journey towards excellence in aviation regulation and oversight," says Paula V. de Almeida, CEO of JAA TO. "This framework agreement is a testament to the quality and expertise that JAA TO brings to the European aviation community using innovative and technology-based learning activity. We look forward to empowering the ACAA with the knowledge and skills necessary to meet the evolving demands of the aviation sector."
One further aspect of this collaboration is the comprehensive support JAA TO has already provided to the ACAA in preparing for the ICAO Coordinated Validation Mission (ICVM). The training sessions and advisory services ensured that the ACAA meets the highest international standards in aviation safety oversight and regulatory compliance.
"The Albanian Civil Aviation Authority is committed to becoming an aspirant authority by embracing innovation and modernising our approach to aviation regulation," says Maksim Et’hemaj , Executive Director at ACAA. "Our partnership with well-recognised training organisations will play a crucial role in developing our capabilities, personnel enablement and growth, as well as fast-track the positive change towards a more sustainable authority management and operations.”
This agreement represents a strategic step forward for both organisations. For JAA TO, it reinforces its role as a premier provider of aviation training and knowledge solutions in Europe and beyond globally. For the ACAA, the access to high-quality training and knowledge solutions is an opportunity to build a properly skilled workforce. Recently facilitated training offers include the ICAO Annex 9 – Facilitation and Transport of Persons with Reduced Mobility (PRMs) courses which yielded positive learning outcomes and feedback.
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About JAA TO
The JAA Training Organisation (JAA TO) is a Dutch non-profit organisation and the Associated Body of the European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC). JAA TO has a history of 50+ years training the aviation industry and national authorities on regulation in the air transport sector. JAA TO is the only Platinum Training Centre of Excellence (TCE) in Europe recognised by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). JAA TO is an IATA Dangerous Goods CBTA Centre of Excellence, an ACI World Accredited Training Partner, recognized Dutch National Aviation Security Training Centre and a leading member of the EASA Virtual Academy (EVA).
JAA TO schedules more than 300 training courses annually on topics such as safety, security, drones and management. Within the aviation community, JAA TO offers a platform to learn and exchange views on latest regulatory developments. In addition, JAA TO provides advisory services, knowledge solutions, training consultancy and assistance with capacity building for (aviation) training departments.