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Dr. G. Uthayakumar, a distinguished faculty member of the Electronics and

Communication Engineering (ECE) department, recently engaged in a productive
discussion with the Deputy General Manager (DGM) of the Airports Authority of

India (AAI) in Chennai. The focus of the meeting was to explore internship

opportunities for students and to discuss the establishment of a Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) between the educational institution and AAI.

AAI has outlined a comprehensive internship program that will encompass various

critical areas including Air Traffic Management, Airport Operations,
Architecture/Planning, Communication, Navigation and Surveillance, and

Engineering & Technology (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, IT). These internships are

designed to provide students with hands-on experience and exposure to the

operations and technologies that underpin modern airport and aviation
management.

In alignment with the "AAI Guidelines for MoUs with Institutes," AAI encourages

heads of educational institutions to formalize partnerships through MoUs. This

initiative aims to ensure that the collaboration process is seamless and
transparent. Airports and offices are instructed to forward details of interested

nearby educational institutions to the General Manager (HR) - Training at the

Corporate Headquarters (CHQ), who will then initiate the MoU-signing process.
The proposed MoU with AAI represents a significant opportunity for students to

gain valuable industry experience and for educational institutions to strengthen

their academic programs through practical engagement with AAI's advanced
infrastructure and expertise.

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