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Training For
Excellence In
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India's most awarded IATA Authorized Training Centre — 16+ consecutive IATA Premier Circle recognitions, 50,000+ graduates placed globally across airlines, airports and travel companies.

25+ Years Excellence

50K+ Graduates Placed

20+ Branches

95% Placement Rate

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Akbar Academy

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Awards — Akbar Academy

Our Excellence

Recognised by the World's Leading Aviation Authorities

15+ consecutive years of IATA recognition, Premier Circle membership and multi-body certification — India's most awarded IATA Authorized Training Centre.

15+Consecutive Years of IATA Recognition

Top 10IATA Worldwide — Premier Circle

180+Countries Recognize Your Credential

95%Graduate Placement Assistance Rate

2026 ⭐ Latest

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IATA Premier Circle Member

Recognizes Akbar Edu World LLP, India for outstanding performance delivering IATA training programs in 2025.

Premier Circle

2025 ✅ Active

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IATA ATC Premier — Circle Member

Outstanding performance in 2024. Signed by Willie Walsh, Director General, IATA.

Premier Circle

2024 Premier

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IATA Premier Circle Member

Continued excellence in aviation education delivery and student outcome performance.

IATA Certified

2023 Recognized

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IATA Recognition Award

Recognized for contribution to the development of air transport industry professionals.

IATA Certified

2022 Recognized

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IATA ATC Recognition

Sustained training quality standards recognized — IATA ATC status renewed through rigorous annual quality audit.

IATA Certified

2020 Premier

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IATA Premier Circle Member

Recognition earned even during unprecedented challenges faced by the global aviation industry.

Premier Circle

2019 Recognized

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IATA ATC Recognition

Outstanding support to IATA training programs for 2019 — excellence in aviation education delivery.

IATA Certified

2018 ⭐ Premier

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IATA ATC Premier — Circle Member

Fewer than 5% of global ATCs achieve this status. Presented by IATA Training Premier Circle 2018.

Premier Circle

2017 Recognized

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IATA Recognition Award — 2017

Contribution to development of air transport professionals. Signed by Alexandre de Juniac, Director General, IATA.

IATA Certified

2015 Top 10

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IATA Premier Circle Member

Worldwide Top 10 recognition — a milestone year in Akbar Academy's consistent global recognition journey.

Worldwide Top 10

2014 Recognized

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IATA ATC Recognition

Fourth consecutive year of IATA recognition — consistent excellence in aviation training delivery.

IATA Certified

2013 Top 10

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IATA Premier Circle Member

Worldwide Top 10 — third consecutive year of IATA Premier Circle status confirming sustained excellence.

Worldwide Top 10

2012 Top 10

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IATA Premier Circle Member

Worldwide Top 10 — only the second year after inception, confirming Akbar Academy's immediate global rise.

Worldwide Top 10

2011 🌟 Origin

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IATA Premier Circle Member 2011

The very first recognition — Worldwide Top 10. Where Akbar Academy's unbroken 15-year IATA journey began.

Where It All Began

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Travelport · 2017

Travelport Certified Training Academy

Certifies Akbar Academy of Airline Studies, Calicut as a Travelport Certified Training Academy. Signed by Sandeep Dwivedi, Chief Commercial Officer, Calleo Distribution Technologies Pvt Ltd.

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Travelport · 2020

Top 10 Travel Institutes — Congratulations Letter

Addressed to Mr. Shameer Thayyil — congratulates Akbar Academy on being placed in the Top 10 Travel Institutes of 2020 for outstanding performance inspiring students during unprecedented times in aviation.

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STED Council

STED Council — Authorized Training Centre

ATC Code: 389/TVM/17. ISO 9001:2015 certified. Recognized by IAO, IAP, NSDC and PMKVY. Empowering technical education across India through the Scientific and Technical Education Development Council.

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⭐ IATA Premier

IATA ATC Premier — Circle Member (Framed)

This prestigious institutional display certificate recognizes outstanding performance — awarded to fewer than 5% of Authorized Training Centres worldwide, one of the most coveted recognitions in global aviation education.

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IATA ATC · Active

IATA Authorized Training Centre — Active Certificate

IATA hereby certifies Akbar Academy of Airline Studies, India as an Authorized Training Centre — fully authorized to deliver official IATA training programs across all aviation disciplines for 2025–2026.

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⭐ IATA Premier · 2018

IATA ATC Premier — Circle Member (2018)

Presented by IATA Training for outstanding performance as an Authorized Training Centre. Premier Circle 2018 — awarded to fewer than 5% of global ATCs. A testament to Akbar Academy's sustained excellence.

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Some Of Our Popular Courses

Air Cargo Advanced Marketing Course

Master advanced cargo rating, Air Waybill accuracy, and freight marketing strategies to boost your career in air logistics.

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GDS Fares & Ticketing

Build a global career with IATA & GDS certifications, international exposure, and real-world hands-on training.

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Foundation in Travel & Tourism

Gain a strong foundation in global travel operations and tourism management for a successful international career.

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Global Distribution System

Learn major GDS platforms (Amadeus, Galileo, Sabre) and master real-time flight booking systems used worldwide.

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Airport Operations

Understand ground handling, passenger management, and airside operations across international airports.

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Diploma in Aviation Hospitality & Airport Management

Includes IATA courses, GDS training, grooming, and internships with 95% placement support in aviation careers.

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Where Our Graduates Build Their Careers

From global airlines to top travel agencies — Akbar Academy graduates are making their mark worldwide.

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Placement Records — Akbar Academy

Branch-Wise Records

Placement Records by Branch

Every student. Every branch. Every placement — verified and on record.

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International Placements

21Active Branches

99%Placement Rate

🏅 Why Akbar Academy

Trusted by 10,000+ Aviation Professionals Worldwide

India's premier IATA Authorized Training Centre — delivering globally recognized certifications since 1980.

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IATA Authorized Training Centre

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World-Class Training IATA-certified programs across aviation, travel & cargo

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Global Recognition Award-winning institute recognized in 180+ countries

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Premium Facilities Live GDS labs, mock cabins & airport simulation training

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Career Placement 100% placement assistance with airlines, OTAs & airports

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Our Achievements at a Glance ✨

Numbers that define our legacy in aviation & travel education.

Students Placed

Offices Worldwide

Academy Centres

Years of Excellence

We're Taking Careers Higher

With a legacy of excellence, Akbar Academy has transformed thousands of students into aviation, travel & hospitality professionals across the globe.

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Testimonials — Akbar Academy

Student Reviews

What Our Students Say

Real stories from real graduates — placed in airlines, airports and travel agencies across the world.

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Based on 1,200+ reviews

Airlines & Airports International Placements 99% Recommend IATA Certified

"The training was world-class. From GDS systems to mock ticketing, everything felt industry-grade. I walked into my interview with real confidence!"

Lavina Dsouza

IATA Certified Agent

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"Thanks to Akbar Academy, I got placed at the airport in just 3 months. The hands-on training made all the difference. Best decision of my life!"

Navin Santoshi

Ground Handling Staff

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"I learned Sabre and Amadeus from scratch and cracked the interview in one go. Amazing faculty, real lab practice, and an atmosphere that felt like an airline office!"

Vinas Umberkar

Travel Consultant

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"The best experience! The trainers helped me throughout, and I was able to ace my interview. The IATA certification from Akbar Academy opened doors I never imagined."

Rubha Shaikh

Customer Support Agent

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"Fantastic hands-on experience and mock interviews prepared me for the real world. Got placed at the airport right after training — within 45 days of completing the course!"

Dinesh Mishra

Airport Supervisor

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"Akbar Academy gave me the skills and confidence to become a successful cabin crew member. The grooming sessions, mock interviews, and IATA training were truly top-notch."

Priya Menon

Cabin Crew — Emirates

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Training For
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Recognised by the World's Leading Aviation Authorities