The Bird Education Society for Travel & Tourism (Bird Academy) has been accredited as an Aviation Security Training Institute (ASTI) by the Directorate General, Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS), Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India. This prestigious accreditation authorizes the Bird Academy to conduct BCAS-endorsed Aviation Security (AvSec) training programs, including:

• AvSec Induction Training (5 Days)
• AvSec Basic Training (14 Days)
• AvSec Basic Refresher Training (3 Days)

Conducted as per the National Civil Aviation Security Training Programme (NCASTP 2024), these programs are designed to prepare aviation security personnel with critical skills, ensuring the highest industry standards.

R.N. Choubey, IAS (Retd. Secretary, Civil Aviation), congratulated Team Bird Academy through a video message and said, “The launch of ASTI marks a significant milestone, not just for Bird Group but for the entire aviation security ecosystem in India. Known for their unmatched standards, the Bird Group is now poised to set new benchmarks in training and innovation.”

M.T. Baig, Senior Advisor, Aviation Security, Bird Group inspired the students with his experiences and highlighted the need for AVSEC training for personnel tasked with security responsibilities at airports.

Syed Sarosh Khushbakht, Sr. Manager-Head-ASTI, and Vineetha G., Manager – Training, shared their pride in this new accomplishment, stating it aligns with their vision of creating deeper synergies within global aviation.

On this occasion, Radha Bhatia, the visionary Chairperson of Bird Group, expressed her gratitude towards BCAS, emphasizing that the accreditation would enhance aviation security in India.