Saudi Arabia Expands Aviation Training Initiatives

13 May 2025

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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) signed multiple training agreements with Saudi airlines, airports, and universities to address the Kingdom’s aviation skills gap. The deals, announced during IATA Aviation Day MENA in Jeddah, will support more than 1,000 graduates and employees in areas such as airport development, safety, and ground operations.

Riyadh Airports Company, Qassim University, and Prince Sultan Aviation Academy will offer over 60 courses as Regional Training Partners. IATA will also deliver awareness and leadership development training for graduates at Riyadh Air and Saudia Airlines. Additionally, IATA will provide dangerous goods training to Saudi Academy of Civil Aviation staff.

These initiatives aim to strengthen workforce readiness as aviation’s role in Saudi Arabia’s economy expands under Vision 2030.

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