"Boeing is proud to be a partner in this initiative in one of the fastest growing civil aviation markets in the world," said Marc Allen, president, Boeing International. "We are committed to help catalyse the growth of special skills needed for the Indian aerospace ecosystem, and create a capable workforce."

"Our partnership with Boeing, the world's largest aerospace company, brings together a best-in-class curriculum and training aids to create a state-of-the-art smart class setting which will create a stronger pool of skilled AMEs," said H.R. Jagannath, CEO, Air India Engineering Services Limited. "This collaboration between AIESL and Boeing will create many opportunities for AMEs as they enter the Indian aviation sector."

Classes for the first batch of the program will begin in August 2018. The one-year program provides an accelerated career path for AMEs by improving employability of AME college graduates.

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