IIT-Guwahati, Airbus collaborate to establish skilling centre in aviation & logistics

Under this collaboration, IIT Guwahati will organize courses, onboard students, and provide the necessary infrastructure and logistical support.

IIT Guwahati and Airbus collaborate to establish skilling centre in aviation & logistics

The entire programme will be established at IIT Guwahati, with guidance and close coordination from the Assam government and all state governments in the northeastern region. (Image: IIT Guwahati)

Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT G) on September 6 announced its partnership with Airbus India Private Limited, following discussions with officials from the Assam Government’s Transport, Skill, and Industries Departments.

Under this partnership, IIT Guwahati will establish a skilling centre in aviation and logistics. This center will address the critical shortage of skilled professionals in the logistics sector and will provide comprehensive training and development programmes to equip individuals with the skills necessary to meet industry demands.

In the initial phase, Airbus will supply trainers, training materials, and tools from the Airbus Beyond catalog for short-term courses. Following this, Airbus will enable IIT Guwahati faculty to conduct ‘Train the Trainer’ programmes, allowing them to independently deliver Airbus courses while maintaining the curriculum, materials, and tools. Additionally, the partnership plans to co-curate long-term courses in the later phase.

The entire programme will be established at IIT Guwahati, with guidance and close coordination from the Assam government and all state governments in the northeastern region.

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Under this collaboration, IIT Guwahati will organise courses, onboard students, and provide the necessary infrastructure and logistical support.

Highlighting the need for skilled professionals in the aviation and logistics sectors, Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma, Chief Minister of Assam, said, “This partnership in aviation logistics and allied areas will not only promote knowledge sharing but also shape the future of the aviation industry. The collaboration will focus on key areas such as transportation, hospitality, skilling, and logistics—each with significant potential for growth. I assure the IIT family that students participating in these programs will receive adequate scholarships to help them excel in their pursuit of new careers.”