ORLANDO, Fla. NBAA – Oct. 20, 2009 – After conducting a detailed inspection of training curriculum, instructor qualifications, capabilities and facilities, the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) approved MedAire’s request to provide first aid training to aviation crewmembers in Dubai.

Abu Dhabi-based GCAA, a federal organization that oversees aviation-related activities in the UAE, found no discrepancies in any areas reviewed, thus allowing MedAire to conduct its Management of In-flight Illness and Injury program—which exceeds GCAA requirements—in Dubai.

“This is a key approval for MedAire and we worked closely with the GCAA through a meticulous approval process to attain it,” explains MedAire CEO Grant Jeffery. “It is especially important for our MedAire clients whose first aid training must be GCAA-compliant to meet their operator standards.”

GCAA will conduct an annual audit of MedAire’s training curriculum, instructors and facilities to ensure they maintain the level of excellence necessary to meet the requirements for first aid training in Dubai.

MedAire’s training courses will be offered on a frequent basis in Dubai.