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Intercontinental Aviation Academy Relocates Headquarters to the United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates –  Intercontinental Aviation Academy (IAA), a key division of Intercontinental Aviation Enterprise (IAE), has officially relocated its headquarters from Beirut, Lebanon, to the UAE. This move aligns with IAA’s strategic vision to strengthen its global presence and cater to the growing demand for world-class aviation training in the region.

The decision follows careful consideration of the UAE’s rapidly growing prominence as a global aviation hub, positioning itself at the forefront of the industry’s future. With both IAE and IAA already maintaining a strong presence across the Middle East and an expanding footprint in Europe, this relocation reinforces their commitment to enhancing operations within the UAE while continuing to serve a broader international audience.

Captain Wissam Mehyou, Chairman of IAE, commented on the relocation, saying, “With our growing presence and global expansion, we have forged numerous partnerships and gained strong support throughout the UAE. This relocation is a testament to our confidence in the UAE’s dynamic aviation landscape. Our main aim is to redefine and enhance aviation training and education through IAA while delivering bespoke aviation services worldwide through IAE.”

IAA, which offers world-class pilot training programs, will continue to provide exceptional aviation education to students from its international bases. IAE, as the parent organization, will continue its commitment into investing in key aviation projects.

The UAE’s aviation sector has experienced remarkable growth in recent years, attracting leading global players and reshaping the industry. With this strategic move, IAA and IAE aim to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of aviation, supporting the UAE’s ambitious goals in the sector.

Source: Intercontinental Aviation Academy
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Switzerland’s AELO Swiss Academy Sees Growing Demand for Flight Training in 2025

Locarno, Switzerland – AELO Swiss Academy, powered by AeroLocarno, continues to strengthen its position as a high-performance aviation training institution, prioritizing quality over volume in pilot training.

  • Over 60 aspiring pilots and parents attended AELO’s Open Day in February 2025, highlighting growing interest in the academy’s structured, airline-standard training programs.
  • AELO has seen a strong increase in demand despite raising tuition fees and tightening admission criteria, reflecting a long-term approach focused on reputation and quality.
  • The academy fully integrates Evidence-Based Training (EBT) and KSA 100 methodologies, ensuring students develop competencies required in modern airline operations.
  • AELO states that unlike flight schools that maximize enrollment numbers without sufficient resources, AELO maintains sustainable student-to-instructor ratios to avoid training delays.
  • Two-thirds of AELO’s 37 flight instructors are active airline pilots from Swiss, Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, Ryanair, DHL, and more, providing students with real-world airline exposure.

Source: Ordovás & Partners
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UK Headquartered Flight Training Group, Leading Edge Aviation, Seeking Multi-Engine Flight Instructor for Spain Base in 2025

Spain – Leading Edge Aviation Ltd. (LEAL), which operates flight training bases in the United Kingdom and Spain, is seeking to hire Multi-Engine Flight Instructors (ME FI) to deliver high-quality VFR elementary flight training in Diamond DA42 aircraft and simulators. This role involves training both integrated and modular EASA and UK CAA license-seeking students, with opportunities to progress to Multi-Engine IFR instruction based on performance or immediately depending on qualification.

Candidate Requirements

  • UK CAA FCL (EASA FCL or EASA FCL900 desirable)
  • FI(A) rating with relevant privileges (a, b, e, f, h, i)
  • Valid Class 1 Medical
  • MEP (Land) rating

Key Competencies

  • Maintain the highest personal and professional standards
  • Ensure compliance with company and aviation authority regulations
  • Ability to work independently and take initiative
  • Strong report writing and IT skills

Benefits

  • Salary up to €41,725 per annum
  • Career progression with upskilling to the next instructor level based on performance
  • Generous holiday entitlement
  • Pension and life assurance schemes
  • Loss of licence insurance
  • Reimbursement of rating and medical renewals/revalidations
  • Well-being benefits (Individual Assistance Program)
  • Free on-site parking

To apply, please visit Leading Edge Aviation’s careers page.

Source: Leading Edge Aviation

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Australian Flight Training Group Sydney Flight College – Receives Maintenance Approval in 2025 and Increases Student Numbers

Australia – Leading Australian flight training academy, Sydney Flight College (SFC), has further solidified itself as Australia’s premier flight training academy, having recently received a Regulation 30 of the Civil Aviation Regulation (CAR 30) Certificate of Approval, while also expanding its Pilot Academy Tamworth student number threefold with its latest cohort numbering 35.

With benefits for both students and the local community, the CAR 30 approval allows the academy to conduct all maintenance across its fleet of 22 aircraft, reducing friction and delays to training schedules caused by reliance on third-party contractors, while simultaneously expanding local career opportunities for both new apprenticeships and qualified aircraft maintenance engineers alike.

SFC’s new maintenance approval coincides with the Academy’s largest cohort to date, with the 35 new students having relocated to Tamworth from Sydney, regional New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, and South Australia.

Complementing the new intake are an additional five new flight instructors, who have just completed our first ever Tamworth based, Flight Instructor Rating Scholarship including two of whom are female, while all have originally graduated from SFC’s Sydney-based Double Diploma course.

The strengthening of the flying academy, with strong support from both the NSW Government and local council, will see the former Royal Australian Air Force training facility continue to return to the level of activity for which it was originally designed.

SFC Chief Executive Officer Joseph Pilo said: “SFC has long realised the incredible potential of the International Flight Training Tamworth facility, and our strategy for the Academy’s growth has always included the strengthening of both the local economy and creation of supporting roles within the industry and with opportunities ahead for new aircraft maintenance apprenticeships, we’re continuing to open new aviation careers beyond the cockpit. There’s still much more in store.” 

SFC Head of Sales, Admissions and Marketing, Angela Toutounji, said: “The record size of this latest cohort is the clearest evidence yet that our student outreach programs, and industry-leading flight training are inspiring confidence that the dream of flying is within their reach.”

SFC’s Pilot Academy in Tamworth, situated at the city’s former Royal Australian Air Force training facility, delivers a uniquely comprehensive and advanced flight training course designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills required to become fully qualified commercial pilots in just 12 months.

Building on top of the standard Commercial Pilot Licence and Muti-Engine Instrument Rating modules of pilot training delivered at its Sydney base, SFC is also including the additional components of Multi-Crew Cooperation and Upset Prevention Recovery Training, with newly acquired aerobatic training aircraft and brand new simulators due for delivery in May 2025 to deliver this training.

Source: Sydney Flight College
Photo Credit: Sydney Flight College

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