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Sri Lanka’S First English Aviation Magazine | ISSUE 007 | ISSN-2362-048X | LKR200 ● We are a proud partner and member of ICAO NGAP Programme ● AVIATIONVOICE Sri Lanka’s First English Aviation Magazine | ISSUE 007 | ISSN-2362-048x | LKR200 Welcome Sponsored by www.srilankanaviationcollege.com 2017 Main Categories Best Aviation Website of the Year (Overall) Best Aviation Facebook of the Year (Overall) Popular Aviation Website of the Year (Overall) Popular Aviation Facebook of the Year (Overall) Upcoming Aviation Website of the Year Upcoming Aviation Facebook of the Year Popular Aviation News Media Popular Aviation news Website of the Year Popular Aviation news Blog of the Year Popular Aviation news Group of the Year Education Category Flying/ Engineering Category Aviation Website of the Year Aviation Facebook of the Year Other (Management/ Ticketing) Aviation Website of the Year Aviation Facebook of the Year Travel Media (Travel Agency) Travel Website of the Year Travel Facebook of the Year Tuesday, June 06, 2017 THE GATEWAY HOTEL, COLOMBO Presented by Aviation Voice Media Group Asitha - +94 77 220 4499 | Chethiya - +94 77 718 7678 [email protected] NGAPO UTREACH EDITORIAL BOARD IPTA Role – NGAP Partnership Managing Editor Working together for Asitha Jayasinghe improved safety, quality and Deputy Editors Chethiya Methmal efficiency in global commercial Senal De Silva Thashira Fonseka aviation through training and Pavithra Nagendran recruitment Divishka Gunasekara Captain Tilmann Gabriel, Assistant Professor and Director MSc Aviation Photography Management Programmes and Executive Chairman/President International Pilot Chandika Lakmal Training Association (IPTA) spoke about the initiatives that IPTA is driving to Kasun Prabath ensure a sustainable supply of competent pilots globally. The IPTA Outreach Lahiru Gurusinghe Workstream is constituted of aviation representatives from all regions of the Hashan Pannilage world. One of their objectives is to provide the ICAO NGAP Programme with Ashan Wijesuriya best outreach practices and future strategies to address: Shehan Milantha − industry attractiveness Design & Print − regional financial arrangements for pilot training NEO Graphics − barriers to pilot recruitment and retention Publisher − the lack of mutual recognition of pilot qualification Aviation Voice − age 40 career change pilot training No: 263B, Capt. Gabriel stressed the need to work together for improved safety, quality Stanley Tillekeratne Mawatha, Nugegoda. and efficiency in global commercial aviation, and to recruit the next generation of aviation professionals. T/P: +94 77 2204 499 / +94 777 187 678 Email: [email protected] [email protected] Origin of NGAP Web: www.aviationvoice.lk FB: www.facebook.com/AviationVoice Blog: aviationvoiceblog.blogspot.com g+: plus.google.com/+AviVoice twitter: twitter.com/Aviation_Voice Cover Story ● We are a proud partner and member of ICAO NGAP Programme ● AVIATIONVOICE Sri Lanka’s First English Aviation Magazine | ISSUE 007 | ISSN-2362-048x | LKR200 Welcome The NGAP initiatives were launched to ensure that enough qualified and Sponsored by competent aviation professionals are available to operate, manage and maintain www.srilankanaviationcollege.com the future international air transport system. This is critical as a large contingent The Global Training Partners Conference, of the current generation of aviation professionals will retire, access to affordable organized by the International Air Transport training and education is increasingly problematic, and aviation competes with Association will take place from 15th May to other industry sectors for highly skilled professionals. The lack of harmonized 16th May 2017 at the Cinnamon Grand in Colombo, Sri Lanka. competencies in some aviation disciplines and a lack of awareness by the “next generation” of the types of aviation jobs available further compounds the problem. NGAPO UTREACH Eighth ICAO NGAP Annual Meeting, Montreal (2-4 December 2016) The meeting was conducted by the ICAO Secretariat, supported by Ms. Lori Brown, Outreach Working Group Chair and Ms. Mary Nelson, Implementation Working Group Chair. Secretariat support was provided by the Chief and Technical Officers of the Implementation Planning and Support Sections for Safety and Air Navigation. The elevation of NGAP to an ICAO Programme has created greater visibility and recognition to the goals of engaging the next generation of aviation professionals. Airline Management for It is important to further engage other organizations, partners and volunteers to support this important Kids – New Volga-Dnepr programme. The NGAP Working Groups met individually over a Group Project period of two days to discuss projects and activities for 2017. On the last day of this 3-day meeting the Working To tell children about aviation and unique experience of an Groups presented their specific work plans for the international airline is no easy task. How to make these classes upcoming year. exciting, keep the kids involved, and let them feel our passion for the sky while helping them to find their own way in aviation? Here’s where talented Volga-Dnepr experts come into play. What it takes is their profound experience and… a bunch of balloons, heaps of maple seeds, boxes, ropes, bandages and some chocolate. The Volga-Dnepr project “Airline Management for Kids” was initiated by the company Corporate University in March 2016. Its aim is to engage 60 talented children aged 8-15 into the world of aviation, excite them with the secrets of an airline business, such values as labour, health, safety, development, and through educational games and real practice help them choose their future career. Very “adult” theory mixed with exciting tasks and experiments, flavoured with our “secret ingredient” – best airline experts playing the role of teachers – is what makes every class unique and unforgettable. These dedicated professionals had to reconsider their extensive experience to find their way with young aviators. To inspire the kids we conducted some vivid experiments VOICE – maple seeds illustrating how the propeller works and air balloons showing the principle of thrust, two rubber bands, a AVIATION ruler and a scotch tape demonstrating the principle of cargo 5 balance. instagram.com/aviation_voice www.aviationvoice.lk www.facebook.com/AviationVoice NGAPO UTREACH To support the ICAO NGAP’s aviation fundamentals program which Empowering the initiative of empowering Women covers core areas of the industry. This in Aviation, SriLankan Aviation program will provide a gateway to the College selected three renowned students to identify the potential and Women in Aviation, schools in Colombo district, the scope of the industry and groom Methodist College, St. Bridget’s them encourage them to enter into one Sri Lanka Convent and Good Shephard’s of the fastest growing industries in the Convent Colombo to facilitate free world. Students undergoing courses for qualifications Irish Aviation Students’ Association (IASA) in the various disciplines of aviation - from piloting, engineering, air traffic control, finance and leasing to airline and airport management - often find themselves at the same disadvantage as their counterparts in many other sectors: not knowing enough about the jobs marketplace and the career options available. The “who’s who?” of the business and the structure of the particular branch of the industry at which they are aiming their employment ambitions. This is one of the deficiencies in students’ awareness that the association was formed to address. The Irish Aviation Students Association (IASA) was set up in 2015 with a view to informing students about their options across the entire aviation industry, and at the same time, acquainting potential employers with the specifics of the various degree and diploma courses being delivered around the country, VOICE and the pools of highly-qualified potential staff AVIATION they are generating. 6 For further information, please visit www.iasa.aero instagram.com/aviation_voice www.aviationvoice.lk www.facebook.com/AviationVoice NGAPO UTREACH “Tanner” The Next Generation Aviator Tanner Fernando, son of Rukmal Fernando, who lives in Michigan, USA is a great example to aviation enthusiasts of his age. Tanner is just 17 years old, but his enthusiasm towards aviation has made him seem more mature. Since the young age of 11 he has participated in many aviation related activities, including his first flight, and the will to learn has made his knowledge grow day by day. At the age of 14 he joined the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) which gives him the opportunity to learn many aspects of aviation. “Knowledge is power.” Tanner has made the words come true. He has a long way to go, but the foundation has made him much stronger. His video shows some of his aviation knowledge at flying his flight simulator. Tanner is a great example to the Next Generation of Aviation. He will be attending Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University for Commercial Aviation in September and we wish him all the very best for his great bright future. Singaporean aircraft Pink Paper Plane Challenge technician, Marian Botswana Poon wins the ICAO 2016 Photo Contest Singaporean aircraft technician and inspiring female aviator, Marian Poon wins the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) 2016 Photo Contest on Gender Equality and the Empowerment In celebration of International Women in Aviation Week the of Women in Aviation. VOICE President of Dare to Dream, the Ambassador of Youth in Aviation We hope that her passion and dedication for her in Botswana
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