Hong Kong International Aviation Academy Receives ICAO Gold Full Membership

in TRAINAIR PLUS Programme

Hong Kong International Aviation Academy (the Academy) announced it has received the Gold Full Membership Certificate for the TRAINAIR PLUS Programme (the Programme) from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). The certification has acknowledged the effort of the Academy in developing and delivering a blend of ICAO-compliant training packages. The Certificate was presented during the ICAO Global Implementation Support Symposium, held in Istanbul on 29 June 2022.

The Programme promotes global collaboration in aviation training. By providing a methodology that streamlines and standardises aviation courses, the Programme aims to support civil air transport in sustaining a safe, secure and steady development. Launched in 2010, the Programme has grown a broad member base, consisting of over 100 members across 70 regions.

“We are delighted to be awarded the Gold Full Membership by ICAO. Since the establishment of the Academy in 2016, it has provided numerous programmes and courses to over 180,000 local, Mainland and overseas participants, offering a broad, aviation-oriented curriculum that is specialised in five primary disciplines: Air Traffic Management, Airport Operations and Management, Aviation Security and Safety, Emergency Services and Crisis Management, and Foundation and Academic Programmes. We shall continue to work closely with our partners and affiliates, including various local or overseas educational institutes, and professional organisations, to expand our curriculum and introduce more internationally recognised courses that ultimately will support the regional aviation industry to reach its enormous potential,” Simon Li, President of the Academy commented.

The Academy was awarded the Associate Membership back in 2017, then advanced to Full Membership in 2019. Having met the criteria of the newly restructured ICAO membership division, the Academy is proud to receive the newly revamped ICAO Gold Full Membership, and is delighted to be acknowledged for its active engagement in promoting ICAO standards, in addition to its continuous efforts in delivering diverse operational and regulatory trainings.

The restructured TRAINAIR PLUS programme membership comprises four levels of recognition, including Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum. The Academy believes the new revamp will provide clearer direction for industry stakeholders to follow, and better serve modern aviation development.

The Academy has always been committed to implementing ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs). Moving forward, the Academy will further support ICAO in its capacity-building efforts, via the extensive delivery of ICAO training programmes. The Academy will strive for a continuously thriving and sustainable aviation industry, with the goal of transforming itself to a Platinum Member, the highest status under the newly revamped Programme.