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Akbar Academy — IATA Aviation Training Mumbai
Akbar Academy Mumbai – Andheri Branch
IATA Premier Circle — 16 Consecutive Years

Aviation Careers
Start Here.Mumbai – Andheri

India's most awarded IATA Authorized Training Centre — live GDS training on Amadeus & Galileo, cabin crew programs and dedicated placement support for careers at airlines, airports and travel companies worldwide.

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30+IATA Courses
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95%Placement
IATACertified
25+ YrsExcellence
✈ IATA Premier Circle — 16 Consecutive Years Founded 1999 — 25+ 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 1999 — 25+ 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 across all levels — beginner to advanced.

IATA Travel Tourism Consultant Course Mumbai Andheri
IATAIntermediate
🎓 Travel & Tourism

Travel & Tourism Consultant

Ticketing, itinerary planning, fare construction and global travel consulting with IATA certification recognized in 180+ countries.

Foundation Travel Tourism Course IATA Andheri Mumbai
IATABeginner
🎓 Travel & Tourism

Foundation in Travel & Tourism

The ideal first step — booking systems, documentation, geography and customer service essentials for aviation beginners.

International Travel Tourism Management Course Mumbai
DiplomaAdvanced
🎓 International

International Travel & Tourism Management

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

Airport Operations Course IATA Mumbai Andheri
IATAIntermediate
✈ Aviation

Airport Operations

Passenger handling, safety protocols, airside management and airline coordination for airport career roles across India and GCC.

Diploma Aviation Hospitality Airport Management Mumbai
DiplomaIntermediate
🎓 Diploma

Diploma — Aviation Hospitality & Airport Mgmt

IATA courses, GDS training, grooming and airport internship with 95% placement assistance across airlines and airports.

Air Cargo IATA Course Mumbai Andheri
Air CargoBeginner
📦 Air Cargo

Cargo Introductory Course

Shipment handling, cargo documentation, IATA cargo standards and rates for entry-level aviation logistics roles.

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Why Choose Us

Your Career Deserves a
Trusted Academy

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

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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 Since 1999
Trainers from airlines, OTAs and airports — many with us since inception, delivering real-world experience.
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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 Andheri, 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

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

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Academy Milestones
1999
Akbar Academy Founded — Calicut, Kerala
Akbar Academy of Airline Studies was established in 1999 in Calicut, Kerala — as the education division of the Akbar Group, India's leading travel conglomerate with a mission to deliver world-class IATA aviation training.
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
50,000+ Placements — 20+ Branches Across India
ISO 9001:2015 certified, recognized by IAO, IAP, NSDC and PMKVY. 20+ branches from Mumbai to Kerala — placing graduates at IndiGo, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Etihad and 200+ employers worldwide.
✅ ISO 9001:2015 · NSDC · PMKVY · Travelport Certified
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Your Career Roadmap
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Choose Your Course
Select from 30+ IATA and aviation programs — foundation, diploma, degree or short-term certification based on your goals.
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Enroll & Begin Training
Join flexible morning or evening batches at our Andheri 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 India, GCC and beyond.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before enrolling at Akbar Academy Andheri — Mumbai's top 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 industries. 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 connecting students with top airlines, OTAs, airports and travel companies. Backed by Akbar Group's 50+ years of industry relationships with major airlines, airports, cargo companies and tourism boards across India and the GCC.
Both options are available — classroom training at our Andheri campus (opposite Andheri Railway Station, Mumbai 400069) 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. Hundreds of students from non-aviation backgrounds have successfully launched careers through our programs.
Yes — easy EMI and flexible installment plans to make quality aviation education accessible to students from all financial backgrounds. Speak to our 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 across GCC, SE Asia and Europe.

Academy at a Glance

50K+Students Placed
25+Years Excellence
30+IATA Courses
20+Branches

✅ Course Highlights

IATA Premier Circle — 16+ Consecutive Years
Live GDS Training (Amadeus / Galileo / Sabre)
Expert Industry Faculty Since 1999
95% Placement Assistance
Flexible Morning & Evening Batches
Easy EMI Payment Plans
Airport Internship Available
ISO 9001:2015 · NSDC · PMKVY Recognized
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Ready to Take Off?

Join 50,000+ graduates who started their journey at Akbar Academy — Mumbai's most awarded aviation institute.

Placement Success

Where Our Graduates Work

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

50,000+ Students Placed Since 1999
200+ Employer Partners Worldwide
95% Placement Rate Achieved
180+ Countries Recognise Our Credential
Hiring Partners & Employers
IndiGo Airlines
Air India
Emirates
Etihad Airways
Qatar Airways
Flynas
Air India SATS
Celebi Ground Handling
Dnata Dubai
DHL Express
Akbar Travels
Cleartrip
Kannur International Airport
Cochin International Airport
Air Arabia
Club Mahindra
IndiGo Airlines
Air India
Emirates
Etihad Airways
Qatar Airways
Flynas
Air India SATS
Celebi Ground Handling
Dnata Dubai
DHL Express
Akbar Travels
Cleartrip
Kannur International Airport
Cochin International Airport
Air Arabia
Club Mahindra
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Student Stories

What Our Students Say

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Akbar Academy helped me launch my career with Qatar Airways. The IATA training was perfectly structured and the faculty gave us real industry insights — not just theory.

— Ayesha K., IATA Graduate → Qatar Airways

Your Career Starts Here

Thousands trust Akbar Academy Andheri to launch careers in aviation, travel and tourism across India and internationally.

50K+Students Placed
16×IATA Premier
25+Years
30+Courses
Campus Life

Academy Gallery

Training moments, student achievements, events and celebrations at Akbar Academy Andheri.

🎓 Annual Convocation Ceremony

Every year, Akbar Academy Andheri celebrates its graduating batch with a formal convocation — students receive their IATA certifications and step confidently into the aviation industry.

🏅 IATA Certified Graduates✈️ Industry Career Launch📜 Certificate Ceremony

🌸 Onam Celebration at Akbar Academy

Onam is one of the most vibrant celebrations at our campus — students come together in traditional attire for pookkalam, cultural performances and a shared feast, keeping heritage alive within our aviation family.

🌸 Cultural Festival🎭 Student Performances🍃 Pookkalam Competition

🎤 Interview Orientation Program

Dedicated sessions giving students a genuine edge in airline and travel company selection processes — mock interviews, grooming sessions and airline-specific briefings that directly contribute to our placement record.

🎤 Mock Interviews💄 Grooming Sessions✈️ Airline Briefings

👔 Professional Aspirant Program

A structured grooming, personality development and career confidence initiative that shapes students into industry-ready professionals before they step into any interview room.

👔 Personality Development🌟 Career Confidence✨ Industry Ready

🎉 New Year Celebration

Every New Year at Akbar Academy is a vibrant celebration of progress and new beginnings — cultural performances, motivational sessions and goal-setting workshops that kick off each batch's journey on a high note.

🎉 Campus Celebration🎯 Goal Setting✨ New Beginnings

🎬 Student Video Stories & Campus Life Reels

Watch real stories from Akbar Academy students — their journey from first class to final placement. Campus life, training sessions, placement drives and the defining moments of an aviation career built at Akbar Academy Andheri.

🎬 Student Testimonials✈️ Campus Life💼 Placement Stories
Our Network

Akbar Academy Branch Locations

With 20+ branches across India, Akbar Academy brings IATA-certified aviation education closer to you — from Mumbai to Kerala and beyond.

📍Mumbai – Andheri You Are Here
A-202, 2nd Floor, Vertex Vikas Building, Court Lane, Opp. Andheri Railway Station, Andheri (East), Mumbai 400069
IATA CentreLive GDSCabin Crew
📍Mumbai – Bandra
Akbar Corporate Building, Nandi Cinema Lane, Opp. Bandra West Railway Station, Mumbai 400050
Head OfficeIATA Centre
📍Calicut (Kozhikode)
Original campus & flagship training centre — Kerala, founded in 1999
Founded 1999IATA Centre
📍Cochin (Kochi)
Aviation training for aspirants across Ernakulam and Central Kerala
IATA CentreKerala
📍Trivandrum
Serving South Kerala aspirants near Thiruvananthapuram International Airport
IATA CentreSouth Kerala
📍Thrissur
IATA aviation and travel training for Central Kerala students
IATA CentreCentral Kerala
📍Chavakkad
Aviation courses near Guruvayur, Thrissur district
IATA Centre
📍Kodungalloor
IATA aviation training for Thrissur District aspirants
IATA Centre
📍Kollam
Serving Kollam and Alappuzha districts with IATA certification
IATA Centre
📍Kuttipuram
Serving Malappuram district students with IATA aviation programs
IATA Centre
📍Tirur
Aviation training for the Tirur and Tanur corridor in Malappuram
IATA Centre
📍Pattambi
IATA aviation programs for Palakkad district aspirants
IATA Centre
📍Ponnani
Coastal Malappuram students — aviation and travel courses
IATA Centre
📍Manjeri
Aviation training centre for Malappuram and surrounding districts
IATA Centre
📍Perinthalmanna
Malappuram's interior aviation and tourism training centre
IATA Centre
📍Kannur
Aviation programs for North Kerala students near Kannur International Airport
IATA CentreNorth Kerala
📍Kanhangad
IATA aviation and travel training for Kasaragod district aspirants
IATA Centre
📍Valanchery
Aviation training for Malappuram south corridor aspirants
IATA Centre

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