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 Portugal

• Fleet expansion includes new Diamond DA40/DA42 and Elixir Aircraft, with 70% of the FlyIAA fleet currently being upgraded or replaced.

Source: Intercontinental Aviation Academy
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