Gulf Aviation Academy Awarded the Education and Training Quality Authority Gold Seal for Outstanding Performance

Muharraq, Kingdom of Bahrain – 27 October 2025: Gulf Aviation Academy (GAA) The training arm of Gulf Air Group, providing aviation training to international standards across the MENA region, has been awarded the Gold Seal by the Education and Training Quality Authority (BQA) of the Kingdom of Bahrain, recognizing its exceptional performance and continuous commitment to excellence in aviation education and training. 

The recognition follows a comprehensive institutional review conducted by BQA, which evaluated GAA’s performance across three key areas: Assessment and Learners’ Achievement, Learners’ Engagement and Support for Learning, and Leadership and Management.  

The certification applies to all GAA training programmes, including Pilot Training, Part 147 Engineering, Ground Operations, Air Traffic Control, and Cabin Crew Training. 

Captain Qassim, Chief Operations Officer of Gulf Air Group, GAA Accountable Manager, expressed pride in the Academy’s achievement, stating: “Gulf Aviation Academy is honoured to receive the BQA Gold Seal, recognizing its continuous commitment to excellence in aviation training and education. This achievement reflects the dedication and professionalism of GAA’s instructors, staff, and leadership in maintaining the highest standards of quality and performance. The Gold Seal confirms that our training programmes meet the most rigorous national and international standards in aviation education.” 

 He added: “This recognition strengthens the trust and confidence of our partners, airlines, and regulators, reaffirming GAA’s role as a leader in aviation training across the region. We will continue to invest in innovation, technology, and instructor development to ensure that every trainee receives world-class aviation education. This honour also reinforces our commitment to supporting Gulf Air Group’s vision of becoming a regional hub for high-quality aviation training.” 

This marks the third time GAA has received this top-level recognition, having previously earned an Outstanding rating in 2015–2016 and again in 2018–2019. The BQA Gold Seal is a prestigious distinction awarded to educational and training institutions operating at the highest level of quality and performance within their sector. 

Source: Corporate Communications