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  • Focused on key areas such as operations, safety, customer experience, and cargo

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  • Career starters and recent graduates
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  • Training aligned with global aviation standards
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Air Transport Fundamentals for the Leadership & Management Training Program

Study how the air transportation system relates to airlines, airports, Civil Aviation Authorities and Air Navigation Services.

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Air Transport Statistics

Learn about the Air Transport Statistics programs run by IATA and ICAO including current standards, concepts and methodologies for the compilation of traffic statistics.

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Air Transport Statistics

Learn about the Air Transport Statistics programs run by IATA and ICAO including current standards, concepts and methodologies for the compilation of traffic statistics.

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Air Transportation Management

Gain insights in aviation-related businesses and organizations and understand their role and function in the air transportation system.

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Air Transportation Management

Gain a comprehensive overview of the air transportation industry plus management and presentation skills to boost your career.

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Aircraft Marshalling and Ramp Hand Signals

Learn the fixed wing aircraft marshalling and ramp hand signals based on the IATA Standards in the AHM and IATA IGOM

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Airline Business Diversification: Generating Ancillary Revenues

Learn how ancillary sales work, the impact on airline and distribution systems, and how to develop ancillary revenue.

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Airline Business Diversification: Generating Ancillary Revenues

Learn how ancillary sales work, the impact on airline and distribution systems, and how to develop ancillary revenue.

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Airline Business Models and Competitive Strategies: virtual simulation program - University of St Gallen

Sharpen your management skills and apply newly acquired knowledge in a real market-based simulation game vying for market share and profitability against fellow professionals from the industry!

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Airline Cabin Crew Training course

This course is ideal for young professionals looking to get a head start in the profession, introducing the skills and responsibilities expected by the world’s leading airlines.