As part of the visit to Korea, the Uzbekistan Airports delegation held a number of meetings with representatives of the Korea Airports Corporation (KAC) and visited several aviation industry facilities, the press service of Uzbekistan Airports reported. 

Acting Chairman of the Board of Uzbekistan Airports Javlonbek Umarkhojaev and President of KAC Yoon Hyung-Joong signed a memorandum of understanding, which includes several areas of cooperation.

In particular, the parties agreed on a joint project to create an Aviation Training Center for airport employees in Uzbekistan. The center will be created on the basis of KAC innovative experience with the support of a grant from the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), which will finance the construction and equip it with modern equipment.

The document also covers cooperation in the exchange of information and experience in the field of airport management, exchange of experts for projects and business initiatives, development of joint programs and projects in the aviation industry, and professional development of personnel for effective airport management.

“A key component of cooperation with KAC is the establishment of an Aviation Training Center at Uzbekistan Airports, supported by a KOICA grant. Today, more than 8 thousand people work at airports in Uzbekistan, and advanced training of workers is an integral part of airport activities. The creation of such a center is necessary to constantly improve technological capabilities and operational standards in accordance with the best global practices,” said the head of Uzbekistan Airports, Javlonbek Umarkhojaev.

Uzbekistan Airports also plans to work closely with KAC to implement advanced aviation training methodologies and practices.

During the trip, the delegation also visited the KAC Aviation Training Centers in Seoul and Cheongju, where they learned about advanced training methods.