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IAE welcomes Issam Sultan to its Global Executive Board as Non-Executive Chairman for the Middle East. His appointment strengthens Vision 2030 and supports FlyIAA’s international growth strategy
In an exclusive interview with 50SkyShades, Captain Wissam Mehyou, Founder and CEO of Intercontinental Aviation Enterprise, shares his bold vision for the future of aviation training. From expanding FlyIAA’s global footprint to integrating university partnerships and launching new bases across Europe, the Middle East, and beyond, this conversation reveals the roadmap behind Vision 2030—and the leadership driving it.
IAE’s founder and CEO unveils Vision 2030 for Training, a bold strategy to build one of the world’s leading aviation training networks. From UAE to Cyprus, Lebanon, and Greece, FlyIAA is creating unified, high-impact pilot academies—with modern fleets, global partnerships, and unmatched student pathways.
Intercontinental Aviation Academy (FlyIAA) has taken a bold step in upgrading its fleet by finalizing a draft order for brand-new Diamond Aircraft models. This strategic move marks the beginning of FlyIAA’s transition to next-generation training aircraft, reinforcing its commitment to cutting-edge aviation education. The announcement follows a visit by FlyIAA’s leadership to Diamond Aircraft’s headquarters in Austria, where discussions paved the way for an exciting collaboration. With operations set to begin in 2026, this fleet modernization will provide future pilots with state-of-the-art training opportunities.
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