NCAT Rector Dr. Danjuma Ismaila Leads Delegation to China, Explores Strategic Aviation and Drone Training Partnerships

The Rector/Chief Executive of the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria, Dr. Danjuma Adamu Ismaila, led an NCAT delegation to China to explore areas of opportunity and training collaborations with major aviation training centres in the country.

The delegation, which included, among others, Dr. Muhammad Hassan Muhammad (TA to the PS FMA & AD), Mallam Umar Bello (PA to the Rector), and Mr. Aminu Mukhtar Dan-Musa of NCAT PPP, visited China Sky-Wings International Education Technology Co., Ltd., a company that specializes in aviation training, flight simulation, pilot development, and aviation technology education.

The company operates aviation training centres and provides professional training for pilots, cabin crew, maintenance personnel, and other aviation professionals.

The company has training facilities in several cities across China and collaborates with international aviation organizations and simulator companies.

The team also visited CETC Nanjing Information Technology Co. Ltd., where they were warmly received by the General Manager, Cheng Xianfeng. Discussions centred on Air Traffic Management (ATM) and included an inspection of the company’s ATC simulator training facilities.

The Rector used the opportunity to appreciate and emphasize the importance of technological innovation, advancement, and the upgrade of software and simulators to enhance operational efficiency. Both parties acknowledged the mutually beneficial need for inter-agency collaboration and strategic partnerships.

The NCAT team further visited the Green Aerotechnics Research Institute of CQJTU, where they observed the development of the Boeing T1400 Electric Drone technology.

A visit to Habosen Aviation Technology Engineering Co. Ltd. exposed the delegation to several advanced unmanned aerial systems and aviation technologies. These included the TD550 Coaxial Unmanned Helicopter, Firefighting Helicopter Drone, Agricultural Drones, Logistics Drone, Q12 Multi-Rotor Drone, Q3 Pipeline Patrol Drone, Q4 Warehouse Patrol Drone, and Q5 Tunnel Patrol Drone, among others.

The NCAT team was impressed by the facilities and practical demonstrations of drone training operations and hands-on flight activities at the institute. The Evo Max 4T was also introduced during discussions on areas of opportunity and possible collaboration with NCAT in expanding drone training technology and aviation operations.

The official visits culminated in a tour of the Civil Aviation University of China. The Rector’s team held extensive discussions focused on strengthening cooperation in aviation education, professional training, and capacity building to enhance aviation standards and operational excellence.

The Rector/Chief Executive of NCAT, Dr. Danjuma Ismaila, emphasized the need for the College to expand and explore the limitless training facilities and opportunities available within the Asian continent.

He averred that the College is open to forging mutually beneficial partnerships with any ICAO-approved international institution that offers NCAT the most competitive and cost-effective value on investment.

He further assured that the College’s technical teams would undertake a comprehensive review of all partnership opportunities with a view to determining those that best suit NCAT’s needs, budget, and alignment with Nigeria’s diplomatic relations.