Lagos Aviation Academy (LAA) has been named the ‘Aviation School of the Year’ by the organisers of the African Travel Quarterly (ATQ News) in conjunction with the 21st Akwaaba African Travel Market.

A statement earlier in the week by the Public Relations Manager, Finchglow Holdings Ltd, Temilade Adu, said the recognition celebrates the academy’s dedication to excellence in aviation training, its role in nurturing the next generation of aviation professionals, and its significant contribution to Nigeria’s growing aviation ecosystem.

The statement hinted that LAA, as one of the country’s foremost aviation training institutions, had consistently set benchmarks for quality learning. Stressing that its programmes are fully accredited by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), thereby ensuring that every graduate meets international and local industry standards.

Speaking on the award, Head of School, LAA, Mr. Bolaji Durojaiye, said that beyond academic excellence, the academy was intentional about equipping its students with the skills and confidence to thrive in the aviation sector.

The dedicated the award to the school’s management and every graduate of the academy who he said, had continued to make the organisation proud even beyond the shores of Nigeria.

Also, the Group Managing Director of Finchglow Holdings Ltd, Mr. Bankole Bernard, said LAA represented the kind of forward-thinking and excellence-driven approach that the Nigerian aviation sector required.

The academy’s commitment to globally recognised training, Bernard said was not just building careers, but strengthening the aviation ecosystem and supporting the growth of Nigeria’s economy.
“We are proud to see LAA receive this well-deserved honour,” he added.

LAA recently expanded its curriculum beyond its regular aviation training in cabin crew, flight dispatch, and flight operations, introducing new courses such as the Basic Aircraft Technician Course, Aviation Stores Management, and Travel Agency Management Course to meet emerging industry needs.