Newcastle Aviation Academy

Newcastle Aviation Academy is an off-site university campus located at Newcastle International Airport. It was officially opened in March 2004 by Alan Johnson MP.[1] The main aim of the Academy is to supply the aircraft industry with more trained engineers.

Facilities include a working Boeing 737-200, Piper Aztec, 2 Jet Provosts, Jetstream, workshops, classrooms, a computer lab and staff with experience in the aviation industry.[2][3]

The academy is operated by Newcastle College, and offers courses validated by Kingston University.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "Royal opening for college's new aviation academy". News Post Leader. 29 March 2009. Retrieved 2010-01-16.
  2. 1 2 "Kingston University - Newcastle Aviation Academy". Newcastleaviation.co.uk. Retrieved 2010-01-16.
  3. ↑ "Funds for Newcastle Aviation Academy". The Engineer. 2007-11-15. Retrieved 2010-01-16.


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