Ranchi: Avalon Aviation Academy, the aviation training wing of global learning solutions company Aptech Ltd, on Saturday announced that it would start training programmes in Ranchi from Monday.

"We have opened a centre in Ranchi recently where enrolment for the first batch will begin on July 14," the academy's eastern territory sales head Warinder Singh told IANS.

"Aspirants wishing to make a career in aviation, travel and tourism can take this opportunity. In the first batch we aim to train about 25 students. We aim to train at least 500 students in a year," he said.

The fee for various courses ranges from Rs.65,000 to Rs.160,000.

"Looking at the growing demand for aviation as a career option, Avalon is launching centres in all major metros and mini metros across the country so that the aspirants can benefit from the world-class training that we provide," academy head Preeti Malik said.

Avalon specialises in offering high quality training to aspirants interested in making a career in aviation, travel and tourism, as well as preparing students for the corporate world.

"Our courses have been developed with the help of industry professionals and are endorsed by domestic and international experts," Malik added. IANS