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UWL is announced as academic partner for aviation charity Aerobility

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The University of West London has been announced as an academic partner for UK aviation charity Aerobility’s Equal Skies initiative. This project aims to create a dedicated charter to improve disabled people’s access to aviation and increase both engagement and representation in the aerospace sector.

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UWL Senior Lecturer in Aviation Management Kanchana Gamage, who is also one of 13 Aviation Ambassadors for the UK Department for Transport, will be taking part in regular meetings to support the development and implementation of the charter.  

Supported by the Department of Transport, partners on the project so far also include the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), UK air traffic management provider NATS, Biggin Hill Airport, Bristow and 2Excel Group.

Lina and Mike stood next to an Aerobility plane

Kanchana said:

Aerobility CEO Mike was a fellow Aviation Ambassador and I am grateful that he has asked UWL to partner in such an important and inspiring initiative. This is a fantastic opportunity to engage, educate and help empower the industry to achieve equality of access and something UWL are proud to support."

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Mike said:

I am delighted that the University of West London have come on board as a partner of the Equal Skies Charter. Their knowledge of the aviation sector and educating the next generation of aerospace professionals will be vital to ensuring the charter delivers on its mission to ensure that people with disabilities have equal experiences and opportunities within the sector."

As a university, UWL is committed to ensuring that everyone has access to aviation and careers in the industry.

James Edmunds, Associate Pro Vice Chancellor and Dean of the London Geller College of Hospitality and Tourism, said:

Our expertise in delivering a wide range of aviation and air transport management courses makes us an ideal partner for Equal Skies. UWL is passionate about equality of opportunity, and we look forward to supporting Aerobility as it works to get disabled people flying, considering potential careers in aviation and drives through industry change.”  

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