GHIAL, Sabena Flight in tie up

Sabena Flight Academy of Belgium, one of the world's leading flight academies, would be investing 80 million Euros (Rs 450 crore) over the next three years in establishing an aviation academy at the new international airport being developed here by GMR Hyderabad International Airport Limited (GHIAL).

Sabena and GHIAL entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to this effect on Tuesday.

As per the MoU, the Brussels-based academy will offer training packages for aviation-related activities covering pilot and cabin crew training, engine engineers, technicians and aviation consultants.

Training for airport operations staff such as passengers and ramp services agents will also be provided.

Sabena will establish the necessary infrastructure, including accommodation for more than 200 trainees per year, six full flight simulators, cabin trainers and engineering tooling.