BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 23. The National
Aviation Academy (NAA) hosted the opening ceremony for the Spartan
College of Aeronautics and Technology, one of the U.S. higher
education institutions specializing in aviation education.
The NAA reported that the event was attended by the academy’s
rector, Academician Arif Pashayev; the rector of ADA University,
Professor Hafiz Pashayev; Minister of Digital Development and
Transport Rashad Nabiyev, Deputy Minister of Science and Education
Firudin Gurbanov, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Azerbaijan
Airlines CJSC Samir Rzayev, and representatives of the American
Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology and the “Spartan
Education Group.”
In his speech, Academician Arif Pashayev spoke about the
importance of developing modern aviation not only through the
training of highly qualified personnel but also through the
integration of scientific research, new technologies, and practical
application. He noted that supporting aviation education with
scientific expertise and enriching it with international experience
is of great importance for the development of Azerbaijani
aviation.
Rashad Nabiev, Minister of Digital Development and Transport,
spoke about projects being implemented to develop Azerbaijan’s
transportation infrastructure, including the air transport
sector.
Deputy Minister of Science and Education Firudin Gurbanov
described the opening of a branch of the “Spartan School of
Aviation and Technology” in Azerbaijan as an important milestone in
the development of aviation education and human capital in the
country.
Samir Rzayev, Chairman of the Board of Azerbaijan Airlines CJSC,
spoke about the organization of flight training at the Academy,
opportunities for practical training, and the conditions created
for training modern aviation specialists. He emphasized the
important role played in this process by the recently opened
International Training Center at the National Aviation Academy
(NAA). He also hailed the opening of the “Spartan Azerbaijan
Aviation School” as another important step in this direction.
Farhad Azima, the initiator and advocate of Azerbaijan’s first
FAA A&P license program and founder of ALG, stated that the
launch of the “Spartan” Azerbaijan Aviation School will play a
significant role in expanding international cooperation in aviation
education in Azerbaijan and in training a new generation of
aviation professionals.
Speakers at the event, Robert Polston, CEO of Spartan Education
Group; Daniel Bregman, Executive Vice President for Strategy and
Business Development; and Captain David Born, a member of the Board
of Directors, shared their views on the U.S. experience in aviation
education, the importance of international cooperation, and the
prospects for the new project.
ADA University Vice Rector Vafa Kazdal also spoke at the event,
emphasizing the importance of educational partnerships.
In connection with the launch of the Spartan School of
Aeronautics and Technology in Azerbaijan, the parties signed a
cooperation agreement.
At the new school, which will enroll 63 students, preparations
for the academic program have already begun. English language
courses for students have been held since June 1. Classes will
begin on November 16.
A commemorative photo was taken at the conclusion of the
event.
