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Akasa Air and Logic Centre and Community Welfare Association Host Exclusive Aviation Experience Day to Inspire Students in Mumbai
Friday, November 15, 2024
Akasa Air, one of India’s rapidly growing airlines, organized an Aviation Experience Day for 50 students from the Logic Centre and Community Welfare Association (LCCWA) in celebration of Children’s Day. The event, held at the AIESL NEC Hangar in Mumbai, was conducted in collaboration with Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL) and AI Engineering Services Limited (AIESL). It aimed to ignite an interest in aviation among 9th and 10th-grade students by offering a unique glimpse into the world of airlines.
The Logic Centre and Community Welfare Association (LCCWA), a Mumbai-based NGO established in 2012 by esteemed community leaders and retired professors from IIT Bombay, is dedicated to empowering children from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. LCCWA provides a range of support services, including daily academic coaching, weekly computer training, nutritious meals, health screenings, and hygiene education for students attending municipal and under-resourced schools. This comprehensive program focuses on improving academic outcomes, reducing dropout rates, and instilling strong social values.
As part of the Aviation Experience Day, students were treated to an exclusive tour of an Akasa Air aircraft. The guided tour offered insights into the design, technology, and operations of modern aircraft, giving the participants a hands-on understanding of the aviation industry.
In addition, members of Akasa Air’s Executive Committee, along with pilots, cabin crew, and engineering teams, led an engaging session to introduce students to various roles within the airline sector. From technical maintenance and engineering to cabin crew responsibilities, the students explored diverse career paths, equipping them with valuable knowledge as they consider their future educational and professional choices.
On the occasion, Vinay Dube, Founder and Chief Executive Office, Akasa Air, said: “Aviation is an industry that touches nearly every aspect of global connectivity and technological innovation. For us at Akasa, the experience of hosting this enthusiastic group of …