Press Room

Aviation Law For Managers

Published 28th May 2013

George Town, Grand Cayman, (May 2012) – The Civil Aviation Authority of the Cayman Islands (CAACI) set precedent with the recent success of hosting the first International Air Transport Association (IATA) Aviation Law for Managers course in the Cayman Islands. This was a condensed five-day course that took place at the UCCI campus on the 29 April – 3 May. The course provides learning for air transport industry personnel to illustrate ‘why we do what we do’. With safety as the main focus, this course enlightens participants as to the international conventions and treaties that underpin the industry, and gives insight of the international legislative and regulatory framework upon which the industry is predicated.

These IATA courses are typically offered overseas in various cities such as Miami, Montreal, Geneva, Singapore etc. and can become quite expensive for attendees. The CAACI took the initiative to offer this course locally by partnering with UCCI and IATA, recognizing the importance of such training for the local aviation industry personnel. Industry professionals from the CAACI, the Cayman Islands Airports Authority, Cayman Airways, Air Agencies and a private corporate pilot all to