Market Intelligence: Middle East

Middle East FFS Training Center and Aviation Training Group Welcomes Royal Visit in September 2025 – Highlighting New FFS

Jordan – His Majesty King Abdullah II visited the full flight simulator training centre Jordan Airline Training & Simulation (JATS) at Queen Alia International Airport in Amman, where he was briefed on the company’s role in training pilots and flight crews for local and regional airlines using advanced simulator technology.

In September 2024 JATS took delivery of a brand new Embraer E2 full flight simulator – manufactured by CAE. The device joins JATS Airbus A320-200ceo FFS and will be used for training for Jordan’s flag carrier, Royal Jordanian (RJ)  which acquired 100% of the capital of Jordan Airline Training and Simulation (JATS) in 2023.

Source: Jordan Airline Training & Simulation

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Turkish Airline Owned Flight Academy Welcomes 149th Cohort in September 2025

Türkiye – Turkish Airlines Flight Academy (TAFA), the ab initio flight training unit of Turkish Airlines, as welcomed its 149th training cohort in September following growing its fleet by 7 new aircraft alone in August.

  • TAFA currently operates over 60 aircraft, with 7 new Cessna 172 aircraft delivered in August 2025.

  • The academy conducts flight training at six different airports across Türkiye.

  • The training center employs over 100 flight instructors and more than 200 total aviation professionals.

  • Nearly 500 cadet pilots are currently enrolled in training.

  • The academy plans to expand its training fleet to 107 aircraft by Q1 2027

  • TAFA has trained and graduated over 900 pilots in the past five years, with 220,000 total flight hours logged as of December 2024.

Source: Turkish Airlines Flight Academy

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UAE-based School Unveils Flight Simulator for K12 Students at Dubai South in 2025

United Arab Emirates – GEMS Founders School Dubai South has unveiled a custom-built, high-performance flight simulator at its Aviation City campus near Dubai World Central (DWC), aimed at inspiring K12 students to explore careers in STEM and aviation.

  • The simulator is designed to run professional-grade platforms including Microsoft Flight Simulator, Lockheed Martin Prepar3D Pro, and X-Plane, offering students realistic exposure to aerodynamics, navigation, and applied problem-solving.

  • A Next Level Racing Boeing Commercial Edition cockpit with Thrustmaster TCA Yoke Pack and T.Flight Rudder Pedals completes the setup, providing students with an immersive, airline-style training environment.

  • The project was developed by the GEMS Founders School Dubai South team, supported by PedTech Global as sourcing partner.

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Quantum3D and KEYVAN Aviation Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Launch Strategic Partnership

USA & Turkiye – Quantum3D, a leader in real-time simulation and image generation, and KEYVAN Aviation, a global provider of aeronautical data and flight operations intelligence, announced they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a strategic partnership. This milestone marks the beginning of a powerful collaboration designed to unlock new value for airlines, OEMs, training centers, and next-generation mobility programs worldwide.

A Partnership Built for Momentum

Under the MoU, the companies will explore joint solutions that bring together KEYVAN Aviation’s certified aeronautical datasets, charts, and operational intelligence with Quantum3D’s MANTIS® image generation and sensor simulation software and Independence® IDX hardware platforms.

“We’re thrilled to establish this partnership with KEYVAN Aviation, a globally recognized provider of cutting-edge aeronautical and navigation databases and related services,” said Murat Kose, CEO of Quantum3D. “This is a classic better-together story of synergy—world-class aeronautical and navigation database services meeting Quantum3D’s advanced visualization and simulation platforms. It’s a win for our customers and a catalyst for what’s next in aviation and advanced air mobility.”

Mehmet KEYVAN , CEO of KEYVAN Aviation, commented: “We are pleased to establish this partnership with Quantum3D. By combining our robust data with their simulation technologies, we will deliver greater value to our customers and contribute together to the future of aviation.”

About Quantum3D
Quantum3D is a leading developer and provider of simulation and training products, as well as the technology that drives them. For 28 Years, This Silicon Valley Company has been providing advanced training and simulation technologies to a wide spectrum of industries. Our expertise extends to the military, space, air ambulance, search and rescue, aerial firefighting, commercial aviation, and advanced air mobility industries (AAM)

About KEYVAN Aviation
KEYVAN Aviation is a globally recognized provider of cutting-edge Aeronautical and navigation databases and related services. As one of only four EASA-approved companies worldwide—and the first in Turkey—KEYVAN Aviation specializes in delivering innovative solutions for airlines, airports, and the flight simulation industry.

The company offers comprehensive Big Data solutions in aviation, including approved Aeronautical and Navigation Databases for aircraft avionics systems, flight simulators, and flight planning systems. KEYVAN Aviation also provides government and military data, helicopter operation data, global airport and runway data, airport performance data, airport and FIR charges databases, and many other customized data solutions.

Additionally, KEYVAN Aviation supports flight operations with real-time NOTAM and METAR/TAF updates, as well as IFR, VFR, enroute, SID/STAR, and approach charts in both GEO PDF and digital formats.

Source: Quantum3D

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Emirates Flight Training Academy is Seeking Experienced Theoretical Knowledge Instructor (ATPL) in 2025

United Arab Emirates – Emirates Flight Training Academy (EFTA), the in-house pilot training arm of Emirates Group, is actively recruiting for a Theoretical Knowledge Instructor (ATPL) to join its operations at Dubai South. See the job post below – to apply go directly to the Emirates Group Careers page here.

“As Theoretical Knowledge Instructor (ATPL) in Emirates Flight Training Academy, you will be responsible for delivering high quality ground school instruction in a range of ATPL Theoretical Knowledge subjects to a culturally diverse group of ab-initio pilot cadets at the Emirates Flight Training Academy. All training to be delivered in accordance with GCAA, EASA and Emirates Standards.

In this role, you will:

  • Provide ATPL ground school training to ab-initio cadets within a safe, respectful, and multicultural environment.
  • Monitor cadet’s proficiency and progress on regular basis and generate accurate reports of their performance.
  • Research, develop, and recommend new training methods to further improve the standard of learning and performance.
  • Provide qualitative feedback in the creation or modification of lessons, training materials and instructional models.
  • Monitor, support, and assist students throughout the course, both within and out of the classroom.
  • Ensure timely and accurate completion of all relevant administration and theoretical knowledge training records, including planning for examinations.
  • Actively support the integration of Ground School and Flight School and interact with the flight school training team to optimize the student experience.
  • Teach by example by behaving as an exemplary role model to students, promoting professional and disciplined behaviour.
  • Deliver other ground school related training initiatives as directed by the Chief Theoretical Knowledge Instructor (CTKI).

Qualification

To be considered for this role, you must meet the below requirements:

  • Degree or Honours (12+3 or equivalent)
  • 8+ yrs Flight Operations
  • Experience in Instructional Background.
  • Experience in the delivery of training either in a technical, educational institute or corporate training environment.
  • Relevant airlines flight operations knowledge gained through pilot, flight engineer, dispatch qualification or flight navigator experience preferred.
  • Have at least 3 years experience as a TKI delivering ATPL TK Subjects based on the EASA or UAE GCAA syllabus.
  • Has delivered at least 3 different ATPL TK subjects in an approved training organisation (ATO).
  • Sound knowledge of flight crew licensing regulations (EASA or GCAA preferable).
  • Self-motivated, with proactive and effective leadership and teamwork skills; ability to deal comfortably with various cultures is vital.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills and ability to interact well with trainees; MS Office experience.
  • Ability to adapt to paperless teaching methods.”

To apply directly, visit Emiartes Career’s page.

Source: Emirates Flight Training Academy

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Middle East and Europe Flight Training Group IAA’s CEO Named on Middle East Aviation A-Listers Power List 2025

United Arab Emirates – Wissam Mehyou, CEO of Intercontinental Aviation Enterprise (IAE) and Chairman of Intercontinental Aviation Academy (IAA), has been recognised in Aviation Business Middle East’s A‑Listers Power List 2025. This honour highlights senior aviation leaders whose day-to-day operational efforts are instrumental in shaping the Middle East’s aviation future.

  • Current flight training bases/partnerships: Lebanon, Cyprus, Greece and later this year in the United Arab Emirates

  • Expansion plans:

    • 5th flying base to open in Portugal in 2026 to serve Western Europe and North Africa.

    • New base planned in Saudi Arabia in Q1 2027

  • University partnerships:

    • First milestone partnership signed with Al-Faisal University, Saudi Arabia.

    • Additional agreements underway in Iraq, Lebanon, UAE, and Cyprus, with plans to scale globally to 32 ground school bases by 2030.

    • Students will complete initial ground school at partner universities before transitioning to IAE’s flight bases, merging professional training with academic diplomas in aviation management.

Source: IAA

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