India, June 1 -- The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation has taken a significant step to advance the country's aviation sector through a new partnership between Middle Tennessee State University's (MTSU) Department of Aerospace and the Bahamas Department of Aviation.

The memorandum of understanding (MOU), signed on Friday, May 30, by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments & Aviation, the Hon. I. Chester Cooper, and MTSU President Dr. Sidney A. McPhee, formalizes collaboration that will create educational and professional opportunities tailored for Bahamian students and aviation professionals.

This agreement enables Bahamian students to enroll in MTSU's aerospace training programs, participate in summ...