United Arab Emirates — Intercontinental Aviation Academy (FlyIAA) has officially launched its UAE-based flight training programme, marking a major milestone in the academy’s global expansion. The inaugural Phoenix UAE 01 intake, held on September 21, 2025, was launched under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Salem Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, with widespread industry support and strong student demand prompting the opening of a second intake, Falcon Batch.

• The Phoenix UAE 01 intake marks the official start of FlyIAA’s training operations in the UAE.

• The Founder Batch sold out in record time, attracting cadets from 18 nationalities, reinforcing strong international interest in UAE-based training.

• Distinguished attendees included:

  • Captain Wissam Al Mehyou, Global Chairman, FlyIAA

  • Mr. Hamdi Othman, CEO of Solitair & Chairman of Intercontinental Aviation Enterprise

  • Mr. Mohamad Hadid, Chairman of Hadid International Services

  • Mr. Frederico Fernandes, CEO, FlyIAA UAE

  • Mr. Issam Sultan, Board Member, FlyIAA

  • Mrs. Mervat Sultan, President, Women in Aviation Middle East

  • Mr. Mikhael Alenkin, Owner, Cyprus Airways

  • Captain Mohamad Al Kaabi, CEO, Emirates Falcon Aviation

  • Dr. Imad Hoballah, Vice President, RAK University

• “The overwhelming response to our first intake proves that aspiring pilots trust FlyIAA as the academy where dreams take flight and careers are built,” said Captain Wissam Al Mehyou, Global Chairman of FlyIAA.

About Intercontinental Aviation Academy (FlyIAA)
FlyIAA is an international flight training academy offering pilot training programs aligned with global aviation standards. With flight training campuses in the UAE, Cyprus, Lebanon, and Greece—and additional ground training operations in Saudi Arabia and Iraq—FlyIAA is rapidly expanding its footprint, with Portugal set to join its network soon.

Source: Intercontinental Aviation Academy