Navigating partnerships and collaborations in airport training

Tunç Cavcav
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Tunç Cavcav: IGA Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Havalimanı, Turkey

Journal of Airport Management, 2025, vol. 19, issue 4, 364-372

Abstract: The aviation industry is experiencing a transformative period marked by rapid technological advancements, rising passenger demand and the need for enhanced safety and efficiency. Airports, as strategic centres for global connectivity, trade and innovation, require a highly competent, adaptable workforce to manage the complexities of modern airport functions. This paper underscores the significance of partnerships and collaborations in airport competency development, examining their role in driving innovation, reducing costs and ensuring compliance with international standards. By highlighting best practices such as knowledge exchange programmes, joint simulations and technologyintegrated training, the paper illustrates how collaborative efforts advance training methodologies, improve operational and business performance and enhance workforce capabilities. Moreover, it addresses the influence of leading organisations in shaping global training standards and the critical role of structured collaboration among stakeholders. Emphasis is also placed on enterprise-specific competency frameworks and the need for performance-based, measurable outcomes in training partnerships. This article is also included in The Business & Management Collection which can be accessed at https://hstalks.com/business/.

Keywords: airport competency development; partnerships in aviation; aviation workforce development; strategic training alliances; stakeholder cooperation (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: M1 M10 R4 R40 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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