Intercontinental Aviation Academy (FlyIAA) proudly announces the official launch of its first-ever academy intake in the United Arab Emirates, Phoenix UAE 01, a milestone for FlyIAA’s global expansion. The Founder Batch sold out in record time, prompting the Academy to open an additional intake, the Falcon Batch, to meet the overwhelming demand and accommodate the students from 18 nationalities who enrolled.
The induction day, held on September 21, 2025, was not only the official welcoming of FlyIAA’s first cadet pilots, but also served as the grand launch event of FlyIAA training operations in the UAE. The ceremony took place under the blessing and presence of His Highness Sheikh Salem Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, who expressed his support for the Academy’s role in shaping the future of aviation in the region.
Distinguished leaders and industry pioneers partners joined the event, whose presence elevated the launch into a landmark occasion, including:
- Captain Wissam Al Mehyou, Global Chairman of Intercontinental Aviation Academy and CEO of Intercontinental Aviation Enterprise
- Mr. Hamdi Othman, Founder and CEO of Solitair and Chairman of Intercontinental Aviation Enterprise
- Mr. Mohamad Hadid, Chairman of Hadid International Services and Board Member of Intercontinental Aviation Academy
- Mr. Frederico Fernandes, CEO of Intercontinental Aviation Academy UAE
- Mr. Issam Sultan, Board Member of Intercontinental Aviation Academy and Non-Executive Chairman for UAE
- Mrs. Mervat Sultan, President of Women in Aviation Middle East
- Mr. Mikhael Alenkin, Owner of Cyprus Airways
- Captain Mohamad Al Kaabi, CEO of Emirates Falcon Aviation, Al Ain
- Dr. Imad Hoballah, Vice President, of RAK University
These respected leaders were not simply guests, but active supporters who brought with them decades of expertise and industry insights, underscoring FlyIAA’s credibility and its mission to deliver aviation training at the highest global standards.
“The launch of our UAE academy is a commitment to shaping the next generation of aviators in one of the world’s fastest-growing aviation hubs,” said Captain Wissam Al Mehyou, Global Chairman of FlyIAA. “The overwhelming response to our first intake proves that aspiring pilots trust FlyIAA as the academy where dreams take flight and careers are built.”
The launch of FlyIAA UAE, marked by Phoenix UAE 01, is both a celebration of vision and a bold step forward—one that unites global aviation expertise under one roof while preparing the region’s future pilots for international success.
About FlyIAA
Intercontinental Aviation Academy (FlyIAA) is an international flight training academy dedicated to producing the next generation of pilots through a modern, streamlined, and globally recognized training framework. With flight training bases in the UAE, Cyprus, Lebanon, and Greece, and soon in Portugal, and ground training bases in KSA and Iraq, FlyIAA continues to set new standards in aviation education.
