Portugal – Intercontinental Aviation Academy (FlyIAA) has announced the launch of a new state-of-the-art, sustainability-focused aviation academy in Ponte de Sor, following the signing of a major investment agreement during Day 4 of the Dubai Airshow 2025. The project, planning an up to Euro 4 million investment, marks FlyIAA’s first dedicated training base in Portugal and strengthens the organisation’s expanding network of international aviation-training centres.

• The academy will span 4,000 square metres within the Ponte de Sor Municipal Aerodrome, home to the region’s established Aeronautical Cluster.

• Designed to become Europe’s most sustainable flight-training academy, the facility will integrate environmentally responsible infrastructure, energy-efficient systems, and eco-friendly operational practices.

• Training will follow FlyIAA’s global standards of excellence, aligned with EASA, GCAA and ICAO frameworks, and delivered using modern equipment, advanced simulation and international best-practice methodologies.

• The agreement was signed by Rogério Alves, Mayor of Ponte de Sor, and Captain Wissam Al Mehyou, Chairman of FlyIAA Global, marking a strategic milestone in Portugal’s aviation-sector growth and FlyIAA’s wider European expansion.

Statements

• “This investment in Ponte de Sor not only strengthens the aviation sector in Portugal but also reinforces our commitment to sustainability and innovation in pilot and aviation professional training.” Rogério Alves, Mayor of Ponte de Sor.

• “We are excited to bring to Portugal a center of aviation training that is excellent, sustainable, and innovative, and that will train the future aviation professionals.” Captain Wissam Mehyou, Chairman, FlyIAA Global.

Source: IAA