New Aviation Academy Coming to the UAE

Intercontinental Aviation Enterprise and HADID International Services Announce a Strategic Partnership to establish an Aviation Academy in the UAE.

Intercontinental Aviation Enterprise (IAE), a holding company specialising in aviation investment, management and training, and HADID International Services (HADID), a provider of international flight support and aviation services, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to jointly develop an aviation academy in the UAE.

The Intercontinental Aviation Academy (IAA) will leverage IAE's expertise and HADID's global network and resources to meet the growing demand for aviation training in the region.

"This partnership will allow us to expand the initial project's operational capabilities and enhance education and training programs. Our goal is to set a new standard for aviation training—one that is efficient, responsive to the needs of regional and international students, and offers airlines and operators closer, high-performance training," said Wissam Mehyou, CEO and Chairman of IAE. "The IAA will not only support the Gulf's thriving aviation sector but also establish new benchmarks in training excellence for pilots, technicians, and aviation professionals."

Key highlights of the collaboration include shared ownership, a focus on training programs designed to meet global aviation standards, and addressing the region's workforce needs. The academy will provide comprehensive training, from entry level courses to Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) programs, catering to both individuals and businesses (B2B and B2C). The academy will leverage HADID's experience to provide corporate training and certification for international flight support, which it believes to be the first-of-its-kind-offering.

The first Intercontinental Aviation Academy UAE expects to welcome its first students in the last quarter of 2025.