Seneca Polytechnic has taken another step onto the global stage with the announcement of a new partnership with IGA Academy in Istanbul, the leading centre of aviation education in Turkey. Through a newly signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), Seneca is now an official Global Training Partner for IGA Academy, expanding Seneca's international training footprint.
This collaboration brings together two organizations committed to excellence in aviation learning and industry innovation. Seneca has already delivered its AI for the Workplace training to IGA teams with more sessions planned throughout the year. The partnership will also introduce a new service excellence program designed specifically for IGA's upcoming VIP terminal, reflecting a shared focus on elevating both passenger experience and professional capability.
"This partnership with IGA represents an exciting opportunity to bring Seneca's expertise to a truly global audience," said Dario Guescini, Associate Vice-President, Global Business Development and Experiential Education, Seneca Polytechnic. "By working together, we're creating meaningful learning pathways that will help aviation professionals strengthen their skills, adapt to new technologies and excel in a rapidly evolving industry."
Other areas in which the two organizations will collaborate include:
- Joint training programs: Developing both online and in-person courses to build essential skills for aviation professionals.
- Knowledge sharing: Co-authoring academic publications and exchanging insights related to competency-based training.
- Global events: Hosting webinars, seminars and international promotional activities to strengthen global aviation networks.
"Seneca's innovative approach to workforce development aligns perfectly with our commitment to excellence in aviation education," said İrem Bilensoy, Global Training and Development Chief, IGA Academy. "This partnership will empower our people with new capabilities, especially in AI and service excellence, that will directly enhance the passenger experience and training in excellence at Istanbul Airport. We see this collaboration as a long-term journey that will support continuous learning and future-ready capabilities across our organization and aviation sector."
As a market leader, IGA Academy provides a wide range of specialized aviation training through the ACI Training Center, serving a global audience of current and future aviation professionals. By combining IGA's industry-leading operational expertise with Seneca's innovative, bespoke corporate training solutions, the partnership will deliver high-impact learning opportunities across borders.
