Amman, Jordan – Heading365 has entered into a strategic partnership with full flight simulator training center Jordan Airline Training & Simulation (JATS) to deliver a suite of advanced FMS training tools. The collaboration will see the integration of Heading365’s EJet FMS Trainer PRO, B787 FMS Trainer PRO, and A320 FMS Trainer PRO into JATS’ instructor-led and self-paced training programs.
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United Arab Emirates – Intercontinental Aviation Academy (IAA), the training division of Intercontinental Aviation Enterprise (IAE), announced a strategic joint venture with full flight simulator training center operator Pier Seven Aviation, creating one of the few aviation training alliances in the world to offer a fully integrated pilot training pathway—from ab initio to type rating and MPL (Multi-Crew Pilot License) programs in collaboration with airline partners.
Intercontinental Aviation Academy (IAA) is a premier aviation training institution headquartered in the United Arab Emirates, with operational bases in Lebanon, Cyprus, and Greece, dedicated to delivering world-class pilot and aviation education programs. With a focus on safety, innovation, and international standards, IAA offers a full range of training solutions, designed to equip aspiring pilots with the skills and certifications needed for global aviation careers.
Pier Seven Aviation is a premium EASA and GCAA-approved training organization based in Sharjah, UAE. With a legacy of excellence and innovation, it currently accommodates training for over 50 airlines across more than 30 countries. The facility is equipped with state-of-the-art Full Flight Simulators, including six FFS for the A320 (CEO/NEO), B737 (NG & Classic), and B747, offering comprehensive type rating, recurrent, and simulator training solutions for both airlines and individual pilots
Under this agreement, Pier Seven Aviation’s state-of-the-art training facility in Sharjah will now operate as the official IAA Type Rating Center, expanding IAA’s service portfolio and enabling the delivery of advanced type rating programs under unified standards that serve both individual cadets and airline clients with excellence.
As part of this joint venture, Pier Seven Aviation will also gain full access to IAA’s operational bases across the UAE, Lebanon, Cyprus, and Greece, allowing the two organizations to fully integrate their flight training capabilities. Pier Seven Aviation customers will now benefit from IAA’s ab initio and core flying training programs, creating a seamless training path from zero flight hours through to airline entry qualifications.
“This partnership is not just an expansion of our training capabilities—it’s a redefinition of what integrated aviation education can look like in the Middle East and beyond,” said Wissam Mehyou, Founder & CEO of Intercontinental Aviation Enterprise. “Together with Pier Seven Aviation, we are building a robust, globally competitive training ecosystem that stands at the forefront of quality, innovation, and scalability.”
“This partnership aligns with our mission to provide end-to-end, industry-relevant pilot training that matches the evolving demands of global airlines,” said Capt. Abhishek Nadkarni, CEO of Pier Seven Aviation. “By combining our strengths with Intercontinental Aviation Academy, we are setting a new benchmark for aviation training in the region—one that is scalable, integrated, and globally competitive.”
By uniting Pier Seven Aviation’s leading-edge simulator infrastructure with IAA’s expansive international flight training network, this collaboration forms a comprehensive aviation training solution for both independent cadets and airline-sponsored programs. It also marks the official launch of an integrated MPL program, positioning the joint venture as a turnkey training provider for modern airline demands.
IAA and Pier Seven Aviation remain committed to delivering exceptional standards of aviation education, equipping the next generation of pilots with the skills, experience, and professionalism to meet the evolving demands of the global aviation industry. This strategic venture reinforces both organizations’ shared mission to support the aviation sector with safe, competent, and job-ready flight crew.
About Intercontinental Aviation Academy (IAA)
IAA is the aviation training division of Intercontinental Aviation Enterprise (IAE), offering world-class pilot and aviation training programs across Lebanon, Cyprus, Greece, and headquartered in the UAE. Through global partnerships, standardized programs, and a student-first approach, IAA is shaping the future of aviation education across the MENA and European regions.
About Pier Seven Aviation
Pier Seven Aviation is a premier UAE-based aviation training center specializing in type rating, simulator training, and professional pilot development. Recognized for its regulatory excellence and modern infrastructure, Pier Seven Aviation delivers tailored training programs for airlines and aviation professionals across the region.
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Madrid, Spain – aircraft manufacturer Embraer and global pilot training solution provider CAE are expanding their full-flight simulator network with the deployment of a state-of-the-art E2 full-flight simulator (FFS) at the CAE Madrid training centre, located close to the Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport. The new E2 simulator will be operated by Embraer CAE Training Services (ECTS) and will be their first simulator to support the growing E2 family fleet in the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region.
“With this new simulator in Madrid, CAE is expanding its partnership with Embraer and reinforcing its commitment to support E2 customers in EMEA,” said Michel Azar-Hmouda, CAE’s Division President, Commercial Aviation. “The advanced training offered in Madrid, featuring CAE’s competency-based training assessment (CBTA) courseware and CAE Simfinity virtual simulator, will enhance classroom training. This, combined with the latest generation simulator, ensures our E2-trained pilots have the skills and confidence for safe operation of the E2 aircraft.”
“This is a significant milestone for our partnership with CAE that will support the growing E2 fleet in EMEA. At CAE Madrid, our customers will benefit from world-class training and state-of-the-art technology – closer to home. Embraer is very pleased with this deployment, and we will keep working every day to be wherever our customers need us to be,” says Carlos Naufel, President and CEO, Embraer Services & Support.
This is the second E2 simulator to be deployed in the ECTS network, joining the E2 FFS in operation at the CAE Singapore training centre. ECTS operates nine Phenom-family full-flight simulators at CAE business aviation training centres in Dallas, Texas; Las Vegas, Nevada; Burgess Hill, United Kingdom; São Paulo, Brazil; and Vienna, Austria, where training begins this summer.
About Embraer
A global aerospace company headquartered in Brazil, Embraer has businesses in Commercial and Executive aviation, Defense and Security, and Agricultural Aviation. The company designs, develops, manufactures, and markets aircraft and systems, providing Services and Support to customers after-sales. Since it was founded in 1969, Embraer has delivered more than 9,000 aircraft. On average, about every 10 seconds an aircraft manufactured by Embraer takes off somewhere in the world, transporting over 150 million passengers a year. Embraer is the leading manufacturer of commercial jets with up to 150 seats and the main exporter of high- value-added goods in Brazil. The company maintains industrial units, offices, service, and parts distribution centers, among other activities, across the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Europe.
About CAE
At CAE, we exist to make the world safer. We deliver cutting-edge training, simulation, and critical operations solutions to prepare aviation professionals and defence forces for the moments that matter. Every day, we empower pilots, cabin crew, maintenance technicians, airlines, business aviation operators, and defence and security personnel to perform at their best and when the stakes are the highest. Around the globe, we’re everywhere customers need us to be with approximately 13,000 employees at around 240 sites and training locations in over 40 countries. For nearly 80 years, CAE has been at the forefront of innovation, consistently seeking to set the standard by delivering excellence in high-fidelity flight simulators and training solutions, while embedding sustainability at the heart of everything we do. By harnessing technology and enhancing human performance, we strive to be the trusted partner in advancing safety and mission readiness—today and tomorrow.
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Clark, Philippines – Alpha Aviation Group Philippines (AAG), a full flight simulator training center and pilot training organisation, has officially entered into a strategic partnership with Avion Express Philippines, an ACMI operator, to deliver integrated pilot training and aviation workforce development solutions in the Philippines.
The collaboration was formalised on June 19, 2025, following initial exploratory meetings in May when Avion Express Philippines CEO Rene Philip Banzon visited AAG’s facilities in Clark.
The partnership will provide Avion Express Philippines with access to AAG’s training infrastructure for pilot instruction, recurrent training, and regulatory compliance.
The alliance is aimed at enhancing local aviation training capacity and ensuring airline-ready crew availability for Avion Express Philippines as it scales operations.
AAG Philippines continues to position itself as a comprehensive training partner for regional airlines through its mission to offer flexible, high-quality aviation training solutions.
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