First Air Algérie pilots take RELTA
On 2 May 2009, the first Air Algérie pilots started language training with LSA in preparation for RELTA testing...

Algerian Ministry of Transport inspects LSA Aviation English Centre
On 28 and 29 April 2009, a delegation from the Algerian Ministry of Transport visited LSA’s new training centre in Bordj El Kiffan to inspect the facilities now in place...

The race to March 2011 has begun!
While ICAO’s 2011 deadline might seem some way off at the moment, in reality it is much closer than one might imagine...

On 4th March 2009, Lord Mervyn Davies, UK Minister for Trade and Investment inaugurated Language Solutions’ new Aviation English Training Centre in Bordj El Kiffan, Algiers. The occasion was attended by representatives of the Algerian Ministry of Transport, Ministry of Defence, Air Algérie, ENNA, Tassili Airlines and many other companies operating in the local aviation sector.

Lord Mervyn Davies officially opens the LSA Aviation English Centre

Responding to the new international licensing requirements set by ICAO for Aviation English training and testing, the Algerian Ministry of Transport has approved LSA, in partnership with RMIT (Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology) to deliver specialised language courses and RELTA (RMIT English Language Test for Aviation) to pilots and air traffic controllers working in Algeria.

Crispin Tucker (LS CEO), HM Ambassador Andrew Henderson, Lord Davies and the Air Algérie delegation at the LSA Aviation English Centre inauguration

Language Solutions, a British company approved by University of Cambridge ESOL and the British Council, is set to train and test more than 1000 pilots and air traffic controllers before ICAO’s March 2011 deadline, at the same time offering a variety of English programs to cabin crew, aircraft engineers, ground and airport staff.

Lord Davies presents Mazari Zoher (TAL pilot) with his RELTA certificate

Also see :

http://www.lequotidien-oran.com/index.php?news=5116804

http://www.liberte-algerie.com/edit_archive.php?id=110247

http://www.algeriesite.com/Info/nieuws.php?id=91480

First Air Algérie pilots take RELTA

On 2 and 12 May 2009, the first groups of Air Algérie pilots started language training with LSA. Twenty-two pilots from the 737 and 767 fleets were enrolled in test preparation courses that led to RELTA exams on 4 and 14 May. The results of these tests have just been received from RMIT, and LSA was delighted to inform the national carrier, that all 22 pilots were successful in attaining at least ICAO level 4. The licenses of these personnel can now be updated in compliance with ICAO requirements. A victory for Air Algérie!

LSA is now looking forward to helping other groups of Air Algérie pilots in their preparation for RELTA tests booked from May through until the beginning of the peak summer season travel period.

The first group of 12 Air Algérie pilots before their RELTA test, accompanied by senior representatives of Air Algérie Flight Operations Department

Algerian Ministry of Transport inspects LSA Aviation English Centre

On 28 and 29 April 2009, a delegation from the Algerian Ministry of Transport visited LSA’s new training centre in Bordj El Kiffan to inspect the facilities now in place.

Members of the team viewed the classrooms, test equipment and study materials available. They also met LSA staff and oversaw a simulation of RELTA to assure themselves of the continued appropriacy of the exam and the security procedures in place that assure the validity of the test and therefore of the certificates now being issued by RMIT via LSA.

The race to March 2011 has begun!

While ICAO’s 2011 deadline might seem some way off at the moment, in reality it is much closer than one might imagine. Considering the language training needs of some personnel, the number of people affected by the ICAO LPRs, the challenges of incorporating language training and testing into already busy work schedules and the approaching peak summer travel season, prioritisation of the issue is now required.

The race to get all personnel trained and tested before March 2011 has begun, not only in Algeria, but across the world!