University of Kyrenia has established its aviation company in Istanbul
Date Added: 10 September 2015, 08:06
Last Updated Date:06 December 2016, 11:38

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University of Kyrenia has established its aviation company in order to perform flight trainings that projected to be carried out in Cyprus

According to the press release from the Directorate of Press & Public Relations Office of the University of Kyrenia, the aviation company of the university was established in Istanbul by constituting its staff that composed of pilots, instructors and administrators and completing all the required procedures that defined in regulations set by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation of Turkey. The aviation company will provide the infrastructure of the Flight School which will be opened in TRNC by the University of Kyrenia and take the lead in aviation and pilot training within the body of the university. Following the establishment of the aviation company, the Flight School will provide practical flight training for both the students of the Faculty of Aviation and Space Sciences of the University of Kyrenia and those who want to receive aviation training.

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Prof. Dr. Ilkay Salihoğlu: We are eagerly waiting for the day to see our students practicing flight

Delivering information regarding the issue, Prof. Dr. Ilkay Salihoğlu, Acting Rector of the University of Kyrenia, gave the good news that training flights would begin for the first time in TRNC within the shortest time. “Due to its geographical location Cyprus is one of the countries that have an important place in aviation and maritime. In this context, it is a great chance for both students and Cyprus to have a university that focused solely on aviation and maritime education. Civil aviation sector is one of the world’s fastest growing industries and consequently the need for qualified personnel is rapidly increasing day by day. The University of Kyrenia with its fully equipped infrastructure and competent staff offers cutting-edge education and training to cultivate highly qualified professionals who are capable to address the emerging needs of the sector. In order to provide our students with the highest quality training we have established our aviation company in Istanbul. I think, via our aviation company, we will provide a great contribution to our students and Cyprus. Our students will begin their practical training flights within the shortest time; we are eagerly waiting for that day. We are realizing another first, we are so happy” said he.

Touching upon the importance of ensuring quality in education with the most up-to-date scientific technology and infrastructure, Professor Salihoğlu underlined the crucial role of the University of Kyrenia in offering high quality education and training in compliance with national and international criteria and standards on a wider spectrum focused on addressing to the needs of the country, region and the world. “The Faculty of Aviation and Space Sciences, the Faculty of Maritime Studies, the Faculty of Maritime Management and the Faculty of Marine Sciences of the University of Kyrenia continue to cultivate highly equipped and qualified individuals in all fields concerned with aviation and maritime. Being committed to steering the wheel of science towards the future within the frame of its innovative vision and contemporary approach to education, the University of Kyrenia has realized a first in Cyprus by establishing its aviation company that forms the infrastructure of the Flight School as well as receiving approval for opening 5 new faculties with 17 departments” said he.