GMR Aero academy inks MoU with Andhra Loyola College to develop aviation skills

HYDERABAD: GMR Aero Academy (GMRAA), the education, training, skilling, and aviation consultancy arm of GMR Airports Infrastructure Ltd. (GIL), announced a partnership with Andhra Loyola College, Vijayawada, during Wings India 2024 in Hyderabad on Thursday.

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between GMRAA and Andhra Loyola College. The partnership aimed to introduce aviation-specialized embedded programs designed to upskill students with Bachelor's Degrees. This initiative provided a unique opportunity for students to delve into the intricacies of the aviation industry and made them skilled in various roles in the aviation ecosystem.

Speaking on this occasion, Ashok Gopinath, President and Accountable Manager, GMR Aero Technic said, "Our partnership with Loyola College mark a significant milestone in our commitment to fostering excellence in aviation education. With the growing demand for skilled manpower in the aviation industry, we are happy to join hands with Andhra Loyala College to empower the youth with a comprehensive understanding of aviation, preparing them for promising careers in this dynamic and rapidly evolving sector. GMRAA is dedicated to fostering excellence in aviation education, and these partnerships underscore the commitment to shaping a skilled workforce that meets the demands of the aviation industry.”

Andhra Loyola College, Vijayawada managed and administered by the members of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits), a Catholic religious order that was established in 1954. The college offers intermediate, graduate and post graduate courses and aims to prepare students with intellectually-inspired learning.