On the 10th of January we have convened the final training session of the course "Profession of today". During the course participants noted the possibilities of RAI studios, also visited the airport "Riga". Upon the completion of the course each of the participants received a certificate which gives the advantages for the enrollment in RAI.

Group of students which in the future are planning to become Kazaeronavigatsia air traffic controllers have started their flight practice in RAI branch in Miami, Pelican Flight Training school.
In accordance with the approved program our cadets have the possibility to study and understand all the stages of the flight operation, to conduct radio communication in the English language and to get an idea about complex emergency situations which the flight crew can face in the process of flight.
We wish them an interesting and action-packed practice!

On the 15th of December Riga Riga Aeronautical Institute organized a special event dedicated to final results of 2018. This event included meeting with employers, Latgale branch session and open door day for future candidates.
RAI management and academic personnel congradulated the students with the oncoming New Year of 2019 and wished everybody creative mood, intellectual curiosity and assiduity!
The agenda also included the speeches by the employers and RAI graduates. The first speaker was Nikolay Novikov from the enterprise...

Riga Aeronautical Institute congratulates everyone with the Day of Civil Aviation!
Fly with pleasure!
We wish everybody easy take-off, comfortable flights and smooth landings!

Currently Riga Aeronautical Institute is conducting the courses for students "Current Profession". In the frame of the training programme the course participants visited Riga International Airport. They got acquainted with the structure and functions of the airport and also met with the representatives of different departments of the airport responsible for providing flight safety, continuous airport operations and passenger service.

From the 16th to 18th of November in Washington, in the Library of Congress, the Latvian Embassy in USA organized a state reception and a concert dedicated to the centenary of proclaiming the independance of Latvia. The state reception was attended by the representatives of the US Administration, Congress, Department of State as well as the representatives of the Latvian business circles. Riga Aeronautical Institute was represented at these events by Ivan Kuznetsov, RAI President and Executive Director of Pelican Flight Training.

Riga Aeronautical Institute has successfully finalized the summer - autumn cycle of the refreshment training courses scheduled for this year.
The aim of these courses was to provide both theoretical and practical knowledge, information about the newest developments and trends. All refreshment courses also included the linguistic component.
Refresher courses were conducted in accordance with the programs of "Air Traffic Management and Aviation English" and "Integrated course in CNS / ATM, Mode S and ATN technologies".
The RAI, on the basis of the Training Center, is providing more than 40 programs of advanced training courses for ATC controllers, pilots and engineering specialistsalists ...

Instructors of RAI Simulator Training Center, Pavel Ogromnov and Alexey Fjodorov, have confirmed their qualification and obtained new STDI (Synthetic Training Device Instructor) licenses which correspond to EASA requirements. The issued licenses give the right to provide complete simulator training course both for Basic ATC Training Course and rating ATC Training Course.
We wish success and active work to our instructors!

On September the 4th 2018, Riga Aeronautical Institute convened the opening ceremony for the 2018/2019th academic year. The ceremony was attended by RAI academic staff and students, including the 1st year students. The ceremony were opened by the Chairman of the Convent Mihail Karol and Rector Anatolijs Melnis, who greeted the students with the start of the new academic year.
During the ceremony the students which demonstrated excellent study results and actively participated in social activities during the previous study year, were awarded with certificates ...

Asror Kambarov, RAI student, has successfully completed a professional training course for commercial pilot, including PPL, CPL, IR, MEP ratings and programs.
Asror has passed all the tests and exams in our pilot school PELICAN (Flight Training Center), and is ready for the conversion course in Europe. The next step for a successful professional career is obtaining a higher education diploma "Air Transport Systems Management".
We congratulate Asror on successful completion of the program!