Market Intelligence: Middle East

Flight Simulator Manufacturer HAVELSAN Announces Airbus A320 Full Flight Simulator EASA Certification Renewal at Pilot Training Center Group IFTC

Ankara, Türkiye – headquartered flight simulator manufacturer HAVELSAN announced that another HAVELSAN constructed full flight simulator (FFS), an Airbus A320 operated by full flight simulator training center group International Flight Training Center (IFTC), a member company of Gözen Holding, has once again achieved European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Level D certification.

IFTC is Türkiye’s first independent full flight simulator training center, established in 2008, with two training centers on two different continents (one in Istanbul and one in Antalya). The two training centers operate five full flight simulators covering both Airbus A320 and Boeing B737NG aircraft types.

In May of 2024, IFTC announced an order for a HAVELSAN manufactured Airbus A320 NEO/CEO full flight simulator with three engine options which showcased HAVELSAN ability to support pilot training centers with industry leading flexible and quick solutions for training equipment. The installation and testing of the device was accomplished within a month and the device received EASA Level D certification and ready for training status in July, 2024. 

HAVELSAN is passionate about supporting IFTC in expanding its pilot training infrastructure and enhancing Türkiye’s status as a leading global pilot training hub by providing additional training equipment to ensure the highest quality and efficient training capacity.

HAVELSAN currently has a number of Airbus A320 full flight simulators in production, with the delivery of another two devices to clients planned in 2025. 

HAVELSAN is especially putting focus on providing industry leading after sales support and discussing with customers long-term cooperation projects. HAVELSAN is currently actively seeking additional airline or training center operators to share information about its products and the unique offering that it can provide. 

Source: HALVESAN
Photo Credit: HAVELSAN

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Middle Eastern Airline Logs Record Monthly Aircraft Deliveries Amid 2025 Fleet Expansion

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – Etihad Airways has marked July 2025 as the busiest aircraft delivery month in its 22-year history, receiving five new aircraft in a single month as part of an aggressive fleet expansion strategy aimed at supporting its long-term network growth and passenger volume targets.

  • Etihad Airways took delivery of:

    • 2x Boeing 787 Dreamliners (for long-haul routes across Asia, Australia, and North America)

    • 1x Airbus A350-1000 (to enhance capacity on high-demand international routes)

    • 1x Airbus A321LR (its first of the type, bringing a new level of premium service to narrowbody operations)

    • 1x Airbus A320ceo (for regional and short-haul network flexibility)

  • These additions bring Etihad’s total fleet size to 106 aircraft, with an average fleet age of just 8.7 years.

  • The delivery milestone comes as Etihad targets 38 million passengers annually by 2030, having already transported more than 20 million passengers over the past 12 months—double the volume of 2022.

  • Etihad expects to continue its fleet growth momentum, with 20 additional aircraft scheduled for delivery each year through 2025 and 2026.

Statement

  • “July has been a remarkable month for Etihad Airways. Taking delivery of five aircraft is our most intensive delivery programme to date and showcases our ambitious growth trajectory. These aircraft will enable us to serve more destinations, offer increased frequencies, and deliver the exceptional experiences our guests expect across our network.” – Antonoaldo Neves, Chief Executive Officer, Etihad Airways

Source: Etihad Airways

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Air Arabia Academy Sends 14 Batch of MPL Cadets to Czech Republic to Begin Core Flying Phase at F AIR

United Arab Emirates & Czech Republic – Air Arabia Academy, the training arm of Air Arabia Group, announced that it is deploying the latest cohort of 10 cadets to Czech Republic-based F AIR Flight School, one of the largest flight training groups in Europe when measured by fleet size. The students will train across F AIR’s dual locations in Benešov and Karlovy Vary.

Source: Air Arabia Academy

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UAE’s Air Arabia Academy Names New Accountable Manager as of August 2025

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates – Air Arabia Academy, the training arm of Air Arabia Group, has appointed Warren Coles as Chief Air Arabia Academy – Accountable Manager. Captain Coles was previously Head of Flight Operations at Air Arabia Abu Dhabi.

About Air Arabia Academy
Air Arabia Academy, formerly known as T3 Aviation Academy, is based in Sharjah, UAE, and serves as the official training provider for Air Arabia Group. The Academy offers cadet pilot training, cabin crew, ground handling, and a range of other programmes, supporting Air Arabia’s operational needs and group aviation talent development.

Source: Warren Coles

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UAE’s Vertical UPRT Announces 2025 Appointment for ATO COO, Head of Training and Standardization

Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates – Vertical UPRT, a specialized division of ActionFlight focused on delivering Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (UPRT) for cadets, airline pilots, and business aviation operators, has appointed Captain Rob Akron as ATO COO and Head of Training and Standardization.

  • Captain Akron brings extensive UPRT and aerobatic experience, including roles as instructor‑instructor, intercontinental ferry pilot, and most recently Head of Training at a German aerobatic/UPRT school—the first in Germany to integrate electric aircraft into certified training.

  • His previous clients include the German Air Force, Turkish Airlines Flight Academy, EASA test pilots, and national aviation authorities across Europe.

  • Capt. Akron sits on the EASA Rulemaking Taskforce for unmanned aircraft integration and represents the European Cockpit Association in discussions on UPRT and drone operations.

  • At Vertical UPRT, he will lead the development of advanced programs in:

    • Advanced UPRT (on‑aircraft and simulation)

    •  Electric aircraft training

    • Unmanned aviation systems (UAS)

Learn more about Vertical UPRT or Mr. Akron by connecting with him through his LinkedIn profile here.

In June 2025,  aviation training provider ActionFlight launched Vertical UPRT Solutions. The launch comes in response to industry-wide emphasis on mitigating Loss of Control In-flight (LOC-I), a leading cause of aircraft accidents.

Source: ActionFlight
Photo Credit: ActionFlight

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