Global – Intercontinental Aviation Enterprise (IAE) and its flight training arm Intercontinental Aviation Academy (FlyIAA) have closed 2025 with strong operational and strategic growth, marking a transition from early-scale academy to a multi-region aviation training and investment platform.

• FlyIAA reported 35% year-on-year growth in 2025 compared with 2024, supported by expansion across training delivery, infrastructure, and brand presence.

• Operational activity increased by 18%, while the most significant metric was a 78% increase in licensed graduates, underlining accelerated training throughput and airline-readiness outcomes.

• As a direct result of performance across the group, IAE’s valuation increased by 35%, reflecting strengthened investor confidence and asset-backed growth.

• The group’s brand visibility expanded substantially, with FlyIAA represented at 18+ local and international aviation events, including a high-profile presence at the Dubai Airshow.

• Launch of a strategic cadet programme with Solitair, directly linking FlyIAA students to airline career pathways and signalling the start of multiple airline-backed cadet initiatives.

• Share acquisition and merger with Cyprus Airways Flying Academy, deepening collaboration with a national airline and strengthening airline-culture training integration.

• Launch of The Aviator Fund, positioning IAE to expand into aircraft ownership, leasing, and asset-backed aviation investments.

• Confirmation of Western Europe expansion with the Ponte de Sor academy in Portugal, supported by an investment of up to Euro 4 million

• Signing with Diamond Aircraft for 10 new training aircraft, complemented by additional DA40 acquisitions on the secondary market, with deliveries beginning January 2026.

• Collaboration with Flyou to introduce a student wellness and performance monitoring system, integrating human performance and wellbeing into training oversight.

• Announcement of FlyIAA’s UAE expansion, including a new base in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates

Source: IAA