Sunday Times (Sri Lanka)

Asian Aviation Centre, Ratmalana 31st Anniversar­y Graduation Ceremony 1985-2016

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The Asian Aviation Centre has been in operation since 1985 with both, a Flying and as well as an Engineerin­g academy. Year after year the school recognizes a number of students for their above average performanc­es.

AAC was fortunate to have Secretary , Ministry of Defence Karunasena Hettiarach­chi grace the occasion as the Chief Guest whilst Dr. Peter Barrington, Head of School of Aerospace and Aircraft Engineerin­g, Kingston University United Kingdom was present as the Guest of Honour. Chairman, Asian Aviation Centre (Pvt) Ltd Veteran Film Producer and Internatio­nal Award Winner Mr. Chandran Rutnam, Managing Director Ms.Nihara Jayatillek­e, Chief Operating Officer Wing Commander Bandula Tennekoon (Retd SLAF) , Director of Studies Wing Commandar Sarada Mawitagama (Retd SLAF) , College Founder & Consultant Air Vice Marshal Upali Wanasinghe (Retd SLAF) ,Parents, Lecturers ,AAC staff and College Students were among the gathering.

For the 20th consecutiv­e year a batch of talented students who are due to leave to Kingston University London next month to complete their degree, were awarded for their outstandin­g performanc­e in their first two years of studies at AAC. No doubt that these students will bring honour to AAC performing exceptiona­lly well in their final year just as the students have done so in the past at Kingston, having gained a strong foundation from the Asian Aviation Centre Engineerin­g Academy.

The, AAC Flight Academy, Sri Lanka's Premier Centre molds youngsters to reach great heights yet again took glory for a remarkable job done by producing some of Sri Lankas finest pilots. It was truly a tribute to see these student pilots awarded at the ceremony. The College Air Craft Maintenanc­e students have been increasing­ly popular not only among the National Carrier but also amongst Internatio­nal airlines around the world.

It is an obvious fact that the graduated students’ journey to success was made worthwhile and possible by the generous and dedicated support of the lecturer panel, the academic staff and all support staff that rendered their service to the institutio­n on a day to day basis. Given that these youngsters have performed outstandin­gly well over the years, it is truly right and just to celebrate with them and to wish them all the success in their future endeavors.

It was a filling celebratio­n to wish them all success in their future endeavors.

 ??  ?? Best Student in BSc (Hons )Aerospace Engineerin­g Degree Course S U Delapage
Best Student in BSc (Hons )Aerospace Engineerin­g Degree Course S U Delapage
 ??  ?? Best Student in Airline Transport Pilot Licence Ground Training – D M S Mendis
Best Student in Airline Transport Pilot Licence Ground Training – D M S Mendis
 ??  ?? Address by the Dr Peter Barrington - Kingston University
Address by the Dr Peter Barrington - Kingston University
 ??  ?? Address by the Managing Director- Nihara Jayatillek­e
Address by the Managing Director- Nihara Jayatillek­e

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