13 May, 2025

Highlights of the 2025 graduation ceremony

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Last Friday, May 9, the graduation ceremony for the postgraduates of the class of 2025 took place in Madrid, Spain.

The event was held in the emblematic Linares Palace – Casa América and brought together graduates of the 2024-2025 class from 32 countries on 5 continents, who had the opportunity to enjoy their well-deserved recognition and a unique experience. At the end of the event, a cocktail was served, followed by an exquisite gala dinner.

We highlight the presence of the different personalities and teachers who accompanied the students, such as: Mr. Luis Felipe de Oliveira, Former Director General and CEO of ACI World; Ms. María José Cuenda, Commercial and Real Estate Managing Director at Aena; Mr. Enrique Maurer, promotion godfather, General Director of ENAIRE; Mr. David de Benito Astudillo, Director General for Civil Aviation; Mr. Ángel Luis Arias Serrano (remotely), Permanent Representative of Spain on the Council of ICAO; Mr. Javier Gándara, Honorary President and teacher of ITAérea, General Director of easyJet for southern Europe and President of ALA; Mr. Héctor Navarrete (remotely), Director of CIFAL Mérida, also representing the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR); Ms. Amparo Brea Álvarez, Innovation, Sustainability and Client Experience Director at Aena; Ms. Leticia de Marcos, Head of the Engineering Division at AENA, teacher; Ms. Cristina García, Head of ENAIRE Campus Division; Mr. Carlos Berenguer, Honorary Vice President and teacher of ITAérea; Ms. Elena Baillo, Chief Financial and Corporate Officer of Iberia Express, teacher; Mr. Carlos Gallego, Head of Investor Relations Division at Aena, teacher; Mr. Carlos Porrón, AENA’s Concessions Manager, teacher; Ms. Carolina Igal, Director of the Airport Operations Division at Madrid-Barajas Airport Aena, teacher; Mr. Enrique Fernández, Managing Director, Menzies Aviation Spain, teacher; Mr. Roberto Alonso, Head of Retail and Food & Beverage Division, Aena, teacher; Mr. César Ovelar, CFO of Gestair, teacher; Mr. Francisco Javier García, Magistrate Investigating Judge, teacher; Mr. Carlos Casado, ENAIRE air traffic control technical instructor, teacher; Mr. Pablo Jiménez, Finance Senior Director – HO Innovation, R&T, CapEx and COO engineering & industrial operations, Airbus DS, teacher; Mr. Alberto Núñez, Business Development Manager at Airbus; Ms. Gema Haro, ENAIRE’s Head of the Environment Division, teacher; Mr. Alberto García, Technical Audit Team & Airworthiness at ITP, teacher; etc.

Representing ITAérea Aeronautical Business School, part of the ITAérea management team attended the graduation ceremony: The General Director of the Business School, Mr. José Ignacio Escudero, the Deputy General Director, Mrs. Estrella Valera, the Academic Director, Mr. Iván López; the management team of ITAérea Madrid, with Mr. Pablo Torrejón, Mr. Álvaro Ríos, Ms. Ana Cufari and Mr. Víctor Vicente; and the Directors of International Development, Mr. Jaime Brea and Mr. Àlex Baró.

The following master’s degree programs were represented at the ceremony through our students:

Master in Sustainable Air Transport Management MATSM taught jointly with the United Nations.
Master of Business Administration in Aviation Management MBAAM.
Master in Airport and Aeronautics Management and Direction in its 3 modalities: executive in-person, executive e-learning and University.
Professional Master in Aeronautical Industry and Innovation MI2A.
Master in Management and Direction of MGDRON Drone Companies.
Master in Aeronautical and Airport Safety MSAA.
Master in Airport and Aeronautical Safety MAAS.
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In parallel with the graduation ceremony, various interviews were carried out with the graduates in which we were able to learn first-hand about their impressions about ITAérea and the training received. Very soon we will announce these interviews on our website and social networks, in which you will be able to learn more about the experiences and learning of our students during their academic year at the School.

Among the most representative activities of the ceremony, it is worth highlighting the special mentions that were awarded to the students within the following categories:

SPECIAL MENTION FOR THE BEST BUSINESS PLAN:

“Packless” by the IBERIAM Group. Packless is a clothing rental service at destination that allows travelers to reduce the burden of their luggage and avoid the costs and restrictions associated with carrying suitcases.

Javier Suárez
Jorge Pérez
Carlos Afonso
Nicolás Martínez
Paula Ruiz
Sandra Reguero.

SPECIAL MENTION FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE:

Honorable Mr. Said Mohamed Mohamuud Haid, State Minister of Labour and Housing, Somalia, student representative.
Néstor Manuel Henríquez Pérez
Alejandro García Romero
Alan Richard Webb
Karolina Dolkowska Lubinska
Nieves Marién Padilla Díaz-Maroto

It was a real pleasure for ITAérea to accompany the students towards the goal of a path that we hope has served to reinforce their knowledge in airport and aeronautical management and fill their backpack with unforgettable experiences.

From ITAérea Aeronautical Business School we reiterate our gratitude and recognition of the commitment and effort of our students, and we invite all our readers to view the most notable moments of the event in the following photo gallery.