SriLankan Aviation College (SLAC), the training division of SriLankan Airlines, has been honoured as an IATA Authorised Training Centre (ATC) Preferred Partner for 2026 by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). This accolade, awarded for the second consecutive year, underscores SLAC's commitment to delivering top-tier aviation training and solidifies its position among IATA's elite global training partners.

The ATC Preferred status is a prestigious recognition given to high-performing IATA training institutions that consistently excel in offering internationally recognised aviation programmes. The criteria for this recognition include the number of IATA programmes conducted and student enrolments, highlighting SLAC's strong reputation and credibility as a leading aviation training provider in the region.

Since becoming an IATA Accredited Training Centre in 2008 and later an IATA Regional Training Partner in 2014, SLAC has consistently received accolades for its contributions to aviation training and human capital development. It remains the sole IATA Regional Training Partner in Sri Lanka and one of the few in the broader region, emphasising its leadership in aviation education.

SLAC's state-of-the-art facilities and its students' outstanding academic achievements further reinforce its status as a premier aviation training institution. The College offers a variety of IATA programmes, including the IATA Airline Cabin Crew Qualification and IATA Foundation in Travel & Tourism Diploma, equipping students with essential industry knowledge and skills.

This recognition enhances SLAC's role as a centre of excellence in aviation and travel industry training, supporting the development of skilled professionals in Sri Lanka and beyond

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