MUMBAI- Tata-owned Air India (AI) has revealed the launch of ‘Air India Aviation Academy’ with the help of KidZania, the brand renowned as international brand for education and entertainment today (June 25, 2024).
These academies are located in Delhi NCR Noida’s sector 38 and inside R-city Mall in Ghatkopar, Mumbai.
Air India Aviation Academy
The Air India Group aims to educate and inspire the next generation of aviation geeks and enthusiast to engage in the role-playing of pilots and cabin crew.
The young kids and children can participate in activities that resemblance the real-life scenarios with the help of simulators. Well, both companies have formed this partnership to ignite curiosity and passion in young fellows.
With this great initiative, the young minds can learn, explore, and finally discover what it’s like to be in aviation industry in a fun and entertaining way.
Those who participate in activities will get the opportunity to dress like a cabin crew and pilots in a new uniform. Furthermore, they can actually act as crew inside a model aircraft that will feature the same livery as new branding, colors and most importantly the livery.
The academy also aims to enhance psychomotor, cognitive, emotional, and social skills among children.
Executive Remarks
Sunil Suresh, Head of Marketing at Air India, stated, “Air India aims to create meaningful experiences for children and inspire future generations. The Air India Aviation Academy at KidZania’s Noida and Mumbai theme parks will provide young enthusiasts with hands-on training in aviation skills, fostering an understanding of the industry and the importance of safety and teamwork.”
Rahul Dhamdhere, Chief Marketing Officer at KidZania India, added, “We are thrilled to expand our partnership with Air India through the launch of the Air India Aviation Academy. This academy will offer children a hands-on understanding of the aviation industry, blending education with entertainment. Our goal is to spark an interest in aviation careers from an early age, and with Air India’s support, we can offer an unparalleled experience that is both fun and educational.”
Rewards for Members
With this partnership, Air India’s Flying Returns frequent flyer program members, recently upgraded for greater ease, rewards, and recognition, will earn seven Flying Returns points for every Rs 100 spent on tickets to the Air India Aviation Academy at KidZania’s theme parks in Noida and Mumbai.
At the KidZania theme parks in Noida and Mumbai, additional features will include a selfie point for kids and parents with an Air India aircraft in the background, a section on the history of Air India, an Air India quiz, and insights into Air India’s new aircraft fleet and destinations.
At the entrance, children can experience the real world of aviation via a live flight tracker display, showcasing real-time information on aircraft flying to various parts of the world.
This is the first in India that such initiative has been taken by airline, initiative highlights Air India’s commitment to nurturing future talent. Further it shows KidZania’s dedication to immersive educational experiences.
It aims to instill values of responsibility, solidarity, sensitivity, harmony, courage, self-confidence, and professional ethics among children.
Well, it’s a great couple of hours fun for kids and possibly get motivated to choose career out of it. I think it’s good as many other countries do these at early level to help children understand how things work. Yes, it’s mainly for fun and make money out of it but these will educate them.
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