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NATS and DANS sign MoU to empower young talent

NATS and Dubai Air Navigation Services (dans) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a partnership between their respective Young Professionals’ Networks (YPNs).

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This initiative aims to help develop the next generation of industry leaders, driving innovation and strengthening international cooperation.

The MoU, positioned as a thought-provoking response to fulfilling the industry’s challenges represents a collaborative way to seek resolutions and empower our young talent.

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Designed to align with both organisations’ strategic priorities, the collaboration focuses on five key themes critical to the future of aviation: sustainability, technological advancements, adaptability and change, working practices, and safety management.

The collaboration, driven by the Networks’ members and supported at the highest levels, will combine online, offline, and in-person engagements to maximise accessibility and global impact. From international roundtables to immersive hackathons and peer mentorship schemes, the initiative will ensure a continuous exchange of knowledge and fresh perspectives between both organisations.

Ben Kiff, Managing Director International at NATS said: “By partnering with dans, we’re not only deepening international ties, but we’re also creating a global platform where young professionals can shape the aviation of tomorrow. In an industry facing complex technological and environmental challenges, there is no better catalyst for progress than the creativity and diversity of the next generation of leaders.”

Ibrahim Ahli, CEO of dans said: “In line with the ambitious vision of Dubai and the significant demands placed on our city as a global aviation hub, investing in the next generation of talent is on our top priority. This is not only a Memorandum of Understanding with NATS, it is a partnership to establish a Young Professionals Network is a direct reflection of dans commitment of nurturing the future leaders of our industry, perfectly aligning with Dubai's strategic imperative to empower its youth and equip them with the skills needed to drive future growth and state a clear demonstration of its commitment to embracing global aviation trends.

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"Through this collaborative platform, we are actively enabling young professionals to contribute to the innovation, sustainability, and safety standards that will define the future of aviation in Dubai and beyond, ensuring we meet the evolving demands of our dynamic city."

“What excites us most is that this initiative recognises young professionals as drivers of real change,” said Meghan Toward, YPN Ambassador at NATS.

Samuel Hamilton, YPN Ambassador at NATS said “It’s a clear signal that our ideas, our values, and our energy matter. With dans and NATS behind us, we have the support to grow as leaders while tackling the big challenges aviation faces globally.”
 
Rashid Baomran, YPN Ambassador at dans, added: “This MoU is an invitation for young professionals to lead. It gives us a global stage to collaborate, innovate, and push the boundaries of what’s possible in aviation. For many of us, it’s the first time we’ve had a formal voice in shaping the future of the industry we’re so passionate about.”

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