Middle East and Europe Flight Training Group Intercontinental Aviation Academy to Open base in Portugal

Middle East and Europe –Intercontinental Aviation Enterprise (IAE), a global aviation investment and management holding company, has shared new developments under its IAE Vision 2030 for Training, positioning its training arm, Intercontinental Aviation Academy (FlyIAA), as a major multi-country pilot training network across Europe and the Middle East.

IAE Vision 2030 for Training was launched in early 2025 to develop a global, integrated pilot training ecosystem under the FlyIAA brand.The UAE will host FlyIAA’s flagship academy, opening in September 2025. The initial “Founders’ Batch” is nearly full, reflecting early market demand.In Cyprus, FlyIAA operates in joint venture with Cyprus Airways Flying Academy at Larnaca International Airport. The 2025 intake is fully booked.IAA Greece, launched via joint venture with Cretan Eagle Aviation, is targeting Southeast Europe and is already halfway to its 2025 enrolment goal.The Lebanon campus remains operationally stable and fully subscribed despite broader regional challenges.In the UAE, FlyIAA has partnered with Pier Seven Aviation to offer a full pilot training pathway including Type Rating and MPL, under both EASA and GCAA approvals.A new FlyIAA base is under development in PortugalFleet expansion includes new Diamond DA40/DA42 and Elixir Aircraft, with 70% of the FlyIAA fleet currently being upgraded or replaced.

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