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The partnership will help boost relevant skills and develop a key pipeline of talented workforce that will power the future of the aerospace sector in India (Image: Reuters/File)
Airbus and IISc will collaborate to develop courses, training, modules and promote research and innovation on topics such as sustainability, engineering, cyber security, artificial intelligence and big data, which are relevant to the aerospace sector.
Airbus has tied up with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bengaluru to enhance access to aerospace education and research in the country, an official said on Friday.
An MoU was signed in the presence of representatives of the institute and senior Airbus management at Aero India 2023, a biennial air show and aviation exhibition was held here.
The partnership will help promote relevant skills and develop a key pipeline of talented workforce that will power the future of the aerospace sector in India.
Under this agreement, both Airbus and IISc will collaborate to develop courses, training, modules relevant to the aerospace sector and promote research and innovation on topics such as sustainability, engineering, cyber security, artificial intelligence and big data.
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It will also give students the opportunity to engage with Airbus experts who will advise them on their research projects and help apply their learning to address future challenges of the aerospace sector.
“The Indian aerospace sector is on a growth trajectory. This is expanding the scope for talented professionals in the country who have the right skills to meet the needs of the future. The partnership with IISc will foster potential synergies in the aeronautics sector that will help develop the next generation of aerospace professionals in the country,” said Suraj Chhetri, Director, Human Resources, Airbus India and South Asia.
Both institutions will develop online training programs for students tailored to Airbus’ current and future needs. It will match IISc capabilities with Airbus’ traditional competencies to meet new emerging priorities.
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