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India's most awarded IATA Authorized Training Centre — IATA certified courses, cabin crew training, airport management and strong placement support for careers across India, GCC and beyond.

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✈ IATA Premier Circle — 16 Consecutive Years Founded 2006 — 20+ Years of Excellence 50,000+ Students Placed Live GDS Training — Amadeus & Galileo 30+ Aviation Courses IATA Worldwide Top 10 ISO 9001:2015 Certified NSDC & PMKVY Recognized ✈ IATA Premier Circle — 16 Consecutive Years Founded 2006 — 20+ Years of Excellence 50,000+ Students Placed Live GDS Training — Amadeus & Galileo 30+ Aviation Courses IATA Worldwide Top 10 ISO 9001:2015 Certified NSDC & PMKVY Recognized

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IATA Premier Circle — 16 Years Awarded consecutively since 2007 to fewer than 5% of ATCs worldwide — the world's most consistent record

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IATA Worldwide Top 10 Recognized in 2007 & 2008 among the world's top 10 IATA Authorized Training Centres globally

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ISO 9001:2015 Certified Quality-certified institute recognized by IAO, IAP, NSDC & PMKVY — multiple accreditations

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Top 10 Travel Institutes 2020 IATA recognition for outstanding student performance during an unprecedented year in aviation

Our Programs

Popular Aviation Courses

IATA-certified programs with live GDS training and strong placement support — beginner to advanced.

DiplomaAdvanced

📦 Logistics

Diploma in Logistics & Air Cargo Management

Efficient flow of goods, services, and information from suppliers to customers. Full supply chain and cargo operations training.

DiplomaAdvanced

🎓 International

International Travel & Tourism Management

Skills to thrive in the global travel and tourism industry — from operations to management and leadership.

DiplomaIntermediate

🏨 Hospitality

Diploma in Hospitality Management

Covers hospitality management including daily operational practices for aviation and hotel industry careers.

IATAIntermediate

✈ Aviation

Airport Operations

For aviation careers or expanding airport knowledge — passenger handling, safety and airside management.

DiplomaIntermediate

📦 Cargo

Diploma in Air Cargo Management

For international air cargo operations and marketing — IATA standards, documentation and freight procedures.

IATABeginner

📦 Cargo

Cargo Introductory Course

Learn logistics, supply chain management and transport modes — the ideal entry point to aviation cargo careers.

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Why Choose Us

Your Career Deserves a
Trusted Academy

20+ years of excellence. The only aviation academy to win the IATA Premier Circle Award for 16 consecutive years — trusted by thousands across India and internationally.

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IATA Premier Circle — 16 Years Running

Awarded to fewer than 5% of ATCs worldwide since 2007. The most coveted recognition in global aviation education.

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Live GDS — Amadeus, Galileo & Sabre

Hands-on access to all major GDS platforms employers actually require on day one of your new job.

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Expert Industry Faculty

Trainers from airlines, OTAs and airports — delivering real-world experience and career-driven training.

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Backed by Akbar Travels — 50+ Years

Direct industry pipeline through Akbar Group's extensive airline & travel network across GCC and India.

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Global Career Reach

Graduates placed in airlines and companies across India, GCC, SE Asia and Europe.

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Worldwide Top 10 IATA

Recognized among the world's top 10 IATA Authorized Training Centres in consecutive years.

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50,000+ Placed Students

Regular campus interviews connecting students with top airlines, OTAs and travel companies.

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Easy EMI Available

Flexible payment plans making quality IATA aviation education accessible to every student.

Career Pathways

Job Roles You Can Target

After completing your program at Akbar Academy Chavakkad, our graduates build careers in these roles across India and internationally.

✈️ Cabin Crew

🏢 Ground Staff

🎫 Ticketing Executive

🌍 Travel Consultant

💻 GDS Specialist

🛬 Airport Operations

📦 Cargo Agent

🏨 Airline Hospitality

🔒 Airline Security

🌐 OTA Executive

📋 Corporate Travel Mgr

🗺️ Tourism Manager

📡 Reservation Agent

⚡ DGR Officer

🏅 Airline Sales Executive

🚀 Airport Manager

Growth & Journey

Our Milestones & Your Career Path

20+ years of award-winning excellence alongside a clear roadmap to your aviation career.

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Academy Milestones

2006

Akbar Academy Founded — A Division of Akbar Eduworld LLP

Akbar Academy was established in 2006 as the education arm of the Akbar Group — India's leading travel conglomerate. Founded with a mission to prepare well-trained professionals for the ever-growing Travel and Tourism industry, with roots in Kerala and a vision to expand globally.

2007

IATA Recognition — Worldwide Top 10, Year One

In our very first year of IATA recognition, Akbar Academy was awarded the IATA Worldwide Top 10 distinction — an extraordinary achievement for any newly recognized training centre.

🏆 IATA Worldwide Top 10 — Year One

2007 – 2022

IATA Premier Circle — 16 Unbroken Years

Akbar Academy became the only aviation institute globally to win the IATA Premier Circle Award for 16 consecutive years — awarded to fewer than 5% of Authorized Training Centres worldwide.

🏆 16 Consecutive IATA Premier Circle Awards

2020

IATA Top 10 Travel Institutes Award

Awarded by IATA for outstanding performance in inspiring students during an unprecedented year in global aviation — one of only ten institutes worldwide to receive this recognition.

🌍 IATA Top 10 Travel Institutes 2020

2024 – 2026

IATA Premier Circle — 2024, 2025 & 2026

After 2022, Akbar Academy continued earning IATA Premier Circle recognition — awarded again for 2024, 2025 and 2026, signed by Willie Walsh, Director General of IATA. The streak continues unbroken.

⭐ IATA Premier Circle — 2024, 2025, 2026

Today

Bahrain Branch — GCC Aviation Hub

Akbar Academy Chavakkad serves the Thrissur district with IATA-certified programs, placing graduates at leading airlines and travel companies across India and the GCC.

✅ ISO 9001:2015 · NSDC · PMKVY · Travelport Certified

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Your Career Roadmap

Choose Your Course

Select from 30+ IATA and aviation programs — foundation, diploma or certification based on your career goals.

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Enroll & Begin Training

Join flexible morning or evening batches at our Chavakkad campus with live GDS access on Amadeus & Galileo.

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Earn IATA Certification

Receive globally recognized IATA certification — accepted in 180+ countries by airlines and travel companies.

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Interview Preparation

Mock interviews, grooming sessions and airline selection process preparation by industry experts.

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Get Placed — Launch Your Career

Placement assistance with airlines, OTAs, travel agencies and airports across Bahrain, GCC and beyond.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before enrolling at Akbar Academy Chavakkad — Thrissur's trusted IATA aviation training centre.

Ideal for students (10+2 and above), fresh graduates and working professionals looking to enter or advance in aviation, travel and tourism. No prior experience required — all programs start from the fundamentals and build progressively to professional competency.

IATA courses cover ticketing, fare construction, GDS platforms (Amadeus, Galileo, Sabre), airport operations, customer service, hospitality, cargo handling and airline documentation. All programs include communicative English, grooming and interview coaching.

Yes — dedicated placement assistance through regular campus interviews with top airlines, OTAs, airports and travel companies across Bahrain and the GCC. Backed by Akbar Group's 50+ years of industry relationships.

Both options are available — classroom training at our Chavakkad campus (Alankar Building, Near Bus Stand) and online sessions. Live GDS simulator training on Amadeus and Galileo is included in both formats with no extra charge.

Yes — as an official IATA Authorized Training Centre (ATC) and IATA Premier Circle award winner for 16+ consecutive years, Akbar Academy's certifications are accepted by airlines, travel agencies and tourism companies in 180+ countries worldwide.

No — all programs are designed for complete beginners. Our beginner-friendly modules build progressively from foundation knowledge to professional competency. Students from all backgrounds have successfully launched aviation careers through our programs.

Yes — easy EMI and flexible installment plans to make quality aviation education accessible. Speak to our Chavakkad counsellor for a customized payment plan.

Cabin Crew, Ground Staff, Travel Consultant, GDS Specialist, Ticketing Executive, Customer Service Officer, Cargo Agent, Airport Manager, MICE Tourism Consultant, DGR Officer and many more — in India and internationally.

Academy at a Glance

50K+Students Placed

20+Years Excellence

30+IATA Courses

20+Branches

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IATA Premier Circle — 16+ Consecutive Years

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Live GDS Training (Amadeus / Galileo / Sabre)

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Expert Industry Faculty Since 2006

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95% Placement Assistance

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Flexible Morning & Evening Batches

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Easy EMI Payment Plans

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Airport Internship Available

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ISO 9001:2015 · NSDC · PMKVY Recognized

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Ready to Take Off?

Join 50,000+ graduates who started their aviation journey at Akbar Academy — Chavakkad's trusted aviation institute.

Placement Success

Where Our Graduates Work

From IndiGo to Emirates — Akbar Academy Chavakkad alumni are building careers at the world's leading airlines, airports and travel companies across India, GCC and beyond.

50,000+Students Placed Since 1999

200+Employer Partners Worldwide

95%Placement Rate Achieved

180+Countries Recognise Our Credential

Hiring Partners & Employers

Gulf Air

Emirates

Qatar Airways

Etihad Airways

Air Arabia

IndiGo Airlines

Air India

Dnata Dubai

Bahrain International Airport

DHL Express

Akbar Travels

Flynas

flydubai

Oman Air

Kuwait Airways

Bahrain Airport Services